Associate

We currently have an opportunity for a lawyer based in Edinburgh or Glasgow within our market leading corporate finance practice group.

Our corporate finance team is one of the highest profile in Scotland with a busy and diverse practice, working with leading domestic and international companies (both listed and unlisted) and institutional investors on major transactions throughout the UK and beyond.

Sector specialisms include technology, life sciences, energy and food and drink.

The role will involve working closely with colleagues in our other specialist teams, including, Banking, Trade and Commerce, IP, Real Estate and Share Schemes.

We are seeking a 4-7 PQE with direct corporate transactional experience in a qualified role.

HR Contact 

If you would like further information on the role or require accommodations to make your application please contact rory.osborough@shepwedd.com.

Equal Opportunities 

At Shepherd and Wedderburn we strive to provide a supportive, inclusive and high performance working environment, where everyone feels they belong. Diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our business and we therefore welcome applicants from different backgrounds to all levels of the organisation. To foster inclusivity we particularly encourage applications from those who may be from underrepresented groups, including candidates from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBT+ people, people with disabilities or who are neurodivergent and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

Data Protection

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Relevant information will be disclosed to the interview panel and Human Resources staff members. We may contact any referees provided for the purposes of discussing your application and will ask your permission before doing so.

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• We will use any information provided in relation to reasonable adjustments to make appropriate arrangements for interview or other selection processes.
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