If you are a qualified solicitor or an experienced paralegal and you are interested in joining Shepherd and Wedderburn but cannot see the opportunity that you are looking for, please feel free to contact Lucy Cochrane so that we can let you know when a suitable vacancy comes up in the future. All contact will be treated with complete discretion.

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Part Time Court Runner

Edinburgh Office

We are currently recruiting for a Part Time Court Runner to join our Corporate Disputes and Regulations team in the Edinburgh office.   The working hours for the role will be 9 am to 3 pm  Monday to Friday.  The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at A-C or equivalent as well as excellent organisational skills.  Experience of working in a similar role is desirable.

For a full listing of duties and responsibilities please download the Job Description attached below.

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity please send your CV and a covering...

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Lucy.Cochrane@shepwedd.com

Solicitor Glasgow Property PQE 0 - 2 years

Glasgow Office

We are seeking a Solicitor with 0 - 2 years' PQE to join our Glasgow Property team (Property & Infrastructure division).

The role will primarily involve progressing a high volume of property transactions for a large energy client, including leasing, servitudes, purchases and sales, all within a small, dedicated and supportive team. The chance to assist on large, complex, real estate projects will also be available.

In addition to the technical skills, the successful candidate will be able to work as part of a team, have strong problem-solving skills, and be willing to...

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Rachael.Gaughan@shepwedd.com

Cashroom Administrator

Edinburgh Office

We are currenlty recruiting for a Cashroom Administrator. The successful candidate will provide an effective and efficient support service to the Cashroom team. This role is suitable for someone wishing to undertake a Modern Apprenticeship in Business Administration, where you would work towards the achievement of a nationally recognised Business Administration Diploma (SCQF 6). You would be supported throughout your apprentice journey by a dedicated Assessor.

For a full listing of duties and responsibilities please download the Job Description attached below.

If you are...

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Carlyn.Meaney@shepwedd.com

Service Team Assistant

Edinburgh Office

We currently have a vacancy for a Services Team Assistant to join our Edinburgh office. 

This role is suitable for someone wishing to undertake a Modern...

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elaine.watson@shepwedd.com

Solicitors - Corporate Finance

Edinburgh / Glasgow Office

Our Corporate Finance division is looking for two motivated, commercially astute and ambitious individuals to join their practice. The CF division, winner of the Law awards “Corporate team of the year 2019” acts for a wide range of public and private companies and public sector organisations in sectors such as technology, fintech, energy, education and food & drink.

The bulk of the work is transactional, with a heavy emphasis on private equity, M&A and joint ventures often with an international flavour.  The team works closely with colleagues in the separate banking,...

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Lucy.Cochrane@shepwedd.com

IT Support Analyst

Edinburgh Office

We are currently recruiting for a IT Support Analyst to join our IT team. This is a full-time vacancy based in our Edinburgh office. 

Candidates must have strong technical support capability covering Windows 10, MS Office, Active Directory, MS Exchange and iOS configuration.  Please find the job description below.

Salary for this role is £30,000 depending on experience.

If you are interested in applying for this role please submit a current CV and covering letter explaining your interest in the role to Rachael Gaughan (...

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Rachael.Gaughan@shepwedd.com

Solicitor Construction PQE 0 - 5 years (Ref PRE0012)

Edinburgh Office

We are seeking a Solicitor with 0 - 5 years' PQE to join our Construction team (Property & Infrastructure division) in Edinburgh.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an appropriate range of legal knowledge within the commercial property sector to join a successful practice dealing with the construction aspects of major property developments and regeneration projects (e.g. dealing with development agreements, building contracts, bonds and guarantees and professional appointments); significant infrastructure and defence projects; and advising on energy projects (e...

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Rachael.Gaughan@shepwedd.com