Senior Regulation Solicitor – Law Society of Scotland

Practice Area: Compliance, Public Law, Regulatory
Level: Full-time, Associate
Section: In-House
Location: Remote, Scotland, Edinburgh
Ref: FW10032

 

We are currently recruiting a Senior Regulation Solicitor for an exciting in-house opportunity with our client, The Law Society of Scotland. Based in Edinburgh, this role sits within the Regulatory Team. The position is full-time and permanent, with flexible hybrid working available.

This role will provide expert legal and regulatory advice to the Society on its statutory framework and regulatory regimes, lead the development and implementation of regulatory frameworks for authorised legal businesses and licensed legal services providers, and act as Secretary to the Appeals and Reviews Sub-committee. The role also plays a wider part in supporting the Society to operate effectively as a modern, proportionate and trusted regulator. The successful candidate will also have responsibility for managing two regulation solicitors and will work closely with internal and external stakeholders.

Applications are welcomed from candidates with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE and experience in regulatory law, public law, professional discipline, or complaints work. Candidates should have strong analytical and stakeholder management skills, with experience advising on complex legal issues and an interest in legislative and regulatory reform.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected organisation and play a key role in the future of legal regulation in Scotland.

The salary for this position is £64,513 and, in addition, The Law Society of Scotland offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:

  • 30 days’ annual leave plus public holidays
  • Flexible and hybrid working
  • Competitive pension provision
  • Excellent family-friendly benefits
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Private medical insurance, including dental and optical cover

If this position could be of interest, please contact Cameron or Teddie for an initial and confidential discussion. (Assignment 18527)

cameron@frasiawright.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-adrain-22a81627/

teddie@frasiawright.com https://uk.linkedin.com/in/teddie-wright-7b017ab7/

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