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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Solicitor English Property Unit (0-5 years PQE)

Glasgow Office

We currently have an opportunity within our English Property Unit, part of the firm’s Property & Infrastructure division, for a Solicitor based in our Glasgow office. The successful candidate will provide assistance to the team, whether helping with English work generated within Scotland or work referred to the team by our London office. Please find below the job spec for further details.

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity please send your CV and a covering letter to rachael.gaughan@shepwedd.com – please also...

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Rachael.Gaughan@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

Solicitor Rural (0-2 years PQE)

Edinburgh Office

We currently have an opportunity within our Rural team, part of the firm’s Property & Infrastructure division, for a Solicitor based in our Edinburgh office. The successful candidate will provide an effective legal service to clients of the firm, using knowledge, understanding and experience to advise on rural conveyancing in Scotland. Please find below the job spec for further details.

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

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Rachael.Gaughan@shepwedd.com

Junior Administration Assistant (fixed-term contract)

Edinburgh Office

We are recruiting for a Junior Administration Assistant. The successful candidate will provide an effective and efficient secretarial and administrative support service and report to the PA Co-ordinator. The successful candidate will undertake a Modern Apprenticeship in Business Administration. You will work towards the achievement of a nationally recognised Business Administration Diploma (SCQF 6). You will be supported throughout your apprentice journey by a dedicated Assessor.

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Carlyn.Meaney@shepwedd.com

Business Development Manager

Edinburgh Office

We currently have an opportunity within our Marketing & Business Development team for a Business Development Manager on a fixed term contract for maternity cover.

The Business Development Manager will provide strategic advice and hands-on support to the Firm's key clients, practices and sector groups. They will promote the firm-wide culture of Business Development, with the principal objectives of growing revenue and maximising the profitability of client relationships. The role will work collaboratively with Lawyers and MBD colleagues and play a pivotal role in the delivery of...

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Stephanie.Marshall@shepwedd.com

Business Development Executive

Edinburgh Office

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Stephanie.Marshall@shepwedd.com