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Dispute Resolution Solicitor , Edinburgh (Morningside) - Hybrid working available

About the RoleWe are seeking a Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join our busy team. You will manage an interesting, diverse and at times complex caseload, from pre-litigation matters to court hearings and those in other fora, providing practical, client-focused advice. The role offers exposure to a wide variety of civil and commercial disputes, including contractual and property (including leasing) disputes as well as...

Employment Lawyer, 2+ years PQE , Central Belt

 Our highly regarded Employment and Immigration team offers the ideal role for an ambitious individual who is keen to make the next step in their career. Offering a mix of contentious and non-contentious work, across a broad client base and range of work, this role provides strong exposure to complex and high-profile employment law matters, along with excellent opportunities to develop advocacy skills, in a collegiate...

Honorary King's Counsel , Edinburgh

 The Lord Justice General invites nominations for the award of Honorary King’s Counsel in Scotland. The nomination form and guidance may be obtained from the Judiciary of Scotland website www.judiciary.scotCompleted nomination forms must be submitted by close of business on Tuesday 24 March 2026 to: - pgilmour@scotcourts.gov.uk or to Hon KC nomination, c/o Paul Gilmour, Private Secretary to the Lord President, Lord President’s Private Office, Parliament House, Edinburgh, EH1 1RQ.  Please mark...

Board of Trustees , Edinburgh

 The National Trust for Scotland is seeking new Trustees to join its Board from this September. Our Trustees play a vital role in guiding the organisation, and together their collective expertise reflects the breadth and diversity of the Trust’s work.This year, we are particularly keen to hear from candidates with legal...

Meet Scotland's 15 new solicitor advocates ready to represent clients in highest courts
25th February 2026
The Law Society of Scotland has granted extended rights of audience to 15 new solicitor advocates across two ceremonies.

Admission of 113 new solicitors proves just how buoyant Scottish legal profession is in 2026
25th February 2026
The Law Society of Scotland formally welcomed 113 solicitors to the profession across two ceremonies held in central Edinburgh yesterday, marking a strong start to the year for the Scottish legal sector.

Commercial hires and new leadership dominate February's list of partnerships, promotions and hires in Scottish legal sector
23rd February 2026
February's list of partnerships, promotions, appointments and new hires includes a number of senior moves and appointments, particular in the commercial sector.

How to enter the 2026 Scottish Legal Awards
17th February 2026
Now in it’s 23rd year, the awards and gala celebrate achievements across the profession.

Shining a light on in-house talent — how to get involved with annual competition
10th February 2026
The Law Society of Scotland is looking for the brightest in-house talent as it seeks nominations for its annual competition, the In-house Rising Star Award.

Watch: 'Ensuring those with talent to study law could do so' — Celebrating 10 years of supporting students and social mobility
9th February 2026
The Lawscot Foundation is celebrating a major milestone in its mission to support aspiring solicitors facing socioeconomic barriers, as 2026 marks the charity’s 10th anniversary.

Eye-catching moves in January's list of partnerships, promotions and hires in Scottish legal sector
21st January 2026
January’s list of partnerships, promotions, appointments and new hires includes a number of senior moves and appointments.

Practical PR — Hidden traps of media interviews
16th January 2026
Lawyers are used to controlling detail, nuance and process. Media interviews seemingly strip all three away (although that is an illusion I’ll explain shortly). Time is short, complexity is unwelcome, and words are edited to fit the needs of the story rather than the speaker. 

Thinking of moving to a land Down Under? Why Australia could be a hotspot for Scottish lawyers in 2026
6th January 2026
For Scottish lawyers seeking compelling work, strong possibilities for progression and an enviable work-life balance, a move to Australia could be the answer.

Inside a year of partner moves, promotions and hires across a record 2025 for Scotland's buoyant legal profession
18th December 2025
A mammoth look at 2025's legal partner promotions, appointments and new hires across Scotland.

Practical PR Guide for Solicitors — Telling your story without jargon or dumbing down
17th December 2025
Communications consultant Stewart Argo shows how accuracy and accessibility aren’t mutually exclusive when it comes to getting your message across.

'You should all be very proud' — Legal profession welcomes 137 new solicitors to round off record year
11th December 2025
The Law Society of Scotland formally welcomed 137 new solicitors to the profession in back-to-back ceremonies in December, capping a record-breaking year.

Behind the scenes of the in-house boom — Why young solicitors are changing course
4th December 2025
The first step you take on the Scottish law ladder after qualifying is a big moment. Ellie Philpotts finds out why young solicitors are now choosing to mark the occasion in-house.

Eight in-house career killers including thinking ‘it’s not my job’
4th December 2025
We asked a group of Scotland's most senior in-house solicitors what crucial advice they would give other general counsel to avoid career killing moves.

'Change can appear to be the enemy of stability' — When a historic law firm becomes an LLP
27th November 2025
For any firm that has been around for 175 years, change can appear to be the enemy of stability. But the truth is actually the opposite: the ability to adapt is what allows institutions not only to endure but to thrive.

Practical PR Guide for Solicitors — How to take control of a media enquiry in the first five minutes
24th November 2025
Communications consultant Stewart Argo explores what to ask and what to do so you can protect your organisation or client’s reputation from the very first moment.

What's next for ABS? Behind the three little letters stirring Scotland’s legal sector
20th November 2025
Peter Ranscombe asks what’s next for alternative business structures in Scotland and how long it could be before non-lawyers can invest in law firms.

How to avoid solicitors' hidden bias — practical techniques for everyday use
11th November 2025
Anna Ziarkowska explains why recognising cognitive bias is a professional necessity, and shares practical tips for effective self-reflection.

‘Rethink this expensive AML change’ — Law Society of Scotland condemns Treasury’s overhaul of regulation

23rd October 2025
The Law Society of Scotland has condemned the UK Governments move to overhaul anti-money laundering enforcement and hand sole authority to another regulator.

Degree of uncertainty – university law schools navigate choppy waters amid funding crisis
18th September 2025
As Scotland’s universities struggle to balance their books, Peter Ranscombe explores what the future may hold for the nation’s law schools.

Why training at a high-street firm could give you a head start
11th September 2025
How can small and rural firms compete with behemoths with bigger budgets to attract and retain talent? Ellie Philpotts investigates.

14 new King's Counsel appointed in Scotland including Honorary appointee Professor Lorne Crerar CBE
4th September 2025
Fourteen new King’s Counsel have been appointed by His Majesty The King on the recommendation of First Minister John Swinney.

Classroom to courtroom — New internship offers aspiring solicitors real-world legal aid criminal defence training
27th August 2025
A new internship at Falkirk Public Defence Solicitors’ Office is giving law students real-world experience of legally aided criminal defence work, says the Scottish Legal Aid Board’s Carolyn McLeod.

'A privilege not a fallback' — Dozens of new solicitors admitted to Scottish legal profession
27th August 2025
Scotland’s legal sector has formally welcomed 130 new solicitors to the profession at dual admissions ceremonies in central Edinburgh.