Vacancies

We are a growing firm, currently with 33 Partners, specialising in the areas of private client, commercial property, renewable energy, farming and agricultural, telecoms and licensing, corporate, commercial dispute resolution, employment and family business. We have offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, Dunblane and Dunfermline

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Legal Archivist for a period of 6 months to join our Support Services Department in Glasgow as well as surrounding offices. The role will be diverse and is likely to develop, the main duties will include:
• Filtering and identifying deeds
• Dating and recording documents and Wills in and out of storage
• Dealing with related correspondence;
• Assisting with administration of deeds, documents and files

• Adhoc requests from Office Manager to assist other Front of house team members will be required from time to time to cover emergencies or sickness. (Despatch, Reception, Meeting Rooms)

The successful candidate will ideally have experience of viewing and understanding legal documents and is looking for a new challenge. This is a major project where the candidate will be required to review, update and maintain the deeds and wills system on behalf of the Firm. They will be an independent worker, detailed and precise in their approach to completing tasks and must be able to prioritise and juggle a number of tasks at a time. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft programmes (outlook, Word and Excel) is also advantageous.

If you have the skills and experience described above and are interested in this opportunity, please apply without delay. please send your CV to Kirstin Lennox at recruitment@wjm.co.uk quoting reference FTC-AR12/23

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP is committed to providing equality of opportunity in employment and to developing working practices and policies that support work-life balance.

We are happy to discuss flexible working and offer a hybrid working model for most roles.

Please tell us if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

We are a growing firm, currently with 33 Partners, specialising in the areas of private client, commercial property, renewable energy, farming and agricultural, telecoms and licensing, corporate, commercial dispute resolution, employment and family business. We have offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, Dunblane and Dunfermline

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Legal Archivist to join our Support Services Department in Glasgow as well as surrounding offices. The role will be diverse and is likely to develop, the main duties will include:
• Filtering and identifying deeds
• Dating and recording documents and Wills in and out of storage
• Dealing with related correspondence;
• Assisting with administration of deeds, documents and files

• Adhoc requests from Office Manager to assist other Front of house team members will be required from time to time to cover emergencies or sickness. (Despatch, Reception, Meeting Rooms)

The successful candidate will ideally have experience of viewing and understanding legal documents and is looking for a new challenge. This is a major project where the candidate will be required to review, update and maintain the deeds and wills system on behalf of the Firm. They will be an independent worker, detailed and precise in their approach to completing tasks and must be able to prioritise and juggle a number of tasks at a time. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft programmes (outlook, Word and Excel) is also advantageous.

If you have the skills and experience described above and are interested in this opportunity, please apply without delay. please send your CV to Kirstin Lennox at recruitment@wjm.co.uk quoting reference AR12/23

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP is committed to providing equality of opportunity in employment and to developing working practices and policies that support work-life balance.

We are happy to discuss flexible working and offer a hybrid working model for most roles.

Please tell us if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

We are a growing firm, currently with 33 Partners, specialising in the areas of private client, commercial property, corporate, commercial dispute resolution, family law, renewable energy, healthcare, telecoms and family businesses. As well as Inverness we have offices in, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dunblane and Dunfermline

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Legal Administrator to support the Private Client team for a period of 12 months in Inverness across the full spectrum of private client work .
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Role Responsibilities:

• Preparing correspondence and legal documents from digital dictation;
• Answering calls, taking messages and helping clients visiting the office
• Maintaining diaries and arranging appointments
• File management, both hard copy and soft copy using client management software
• Opening and closing files and sending documents to central depository for storage;
• Assisting with Anti-Money Laundering checks using provided systems;
• Providing cover for reception services if required;

Specific Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience of working as a legal secretary within a legal environment in the production of relevant documents
• Communication skills that demonstrate professional and polished conduct with clients, partners and employees
• Audio and copy typing speed of at least 60wpm
• Comfortable with use of email communication
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of track changes and mail merge
• Working knowledge and confidence in using office equipment such as photocopiers, scanners, etc.
• Ability to work with, and willingness to take direction from various levels of legal staff from partner to trainee
• Pleasant telephone manner and ability to field telephone call and assist clients with their queries

If you are a successful candidate you will also be able to manage priorities and your time, be supportive and helpful in your approach to people both externally and internally, be a team player and be willing to undertake other duties within the office when required. If you have the skills and experiences described above and are interested in this great opportunity, please send your CV to Kirstin Lennox at recruitment@wjm.co.uk.quoting reference PCLA 12/23

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP is committed to providing equality of opportunity in employment and to developing working practices and policies that support work-life balance.

We are happy to discuss flexible working and offer a hybrid working model for most roles.

Please tell us if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

We are a growing firm, currently with 33 Partners, specialising in the areas of private client, commercial property, renewable energy, farming and agricultural, telecoms and licensing, corporate, commercial dispute resolution, employment and family business. We have offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, Dunblane and Dunfermline

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated HR Assistant to join our team in Glasgow. Your role will support the HR team in delivering a seamless service to Partners and employees. You will play a key role in supporting HR to help the business in achieving its ambitions for growth and supporting the development of our people by delivering core HR services to the business.

Key responsibilities include:
• supporting the graduate recruitment and summer placement processes including logging, tracking and redacting application forms and contacting candidates
• supporting the annual NQ process – tracking application forms and scheduling interviews
• attending law fairs as necessary
• HR projects: assisting with HR projects as required
• Reporting: utilising the HRIS to produce accurate reports in a timely fashion
• Payroll: supporting the HR department with payroll administration
• Monthly pension administration
• Updating the HR system
• Recruitment:
 liaising with agencies; drafting job descriptions and adverts
 filing and tracking applications and organising interviews with candidates
 drafting and sending offer letters and contracts of employment
 coordinating and developing induction schedules
 running inductions for new starters
 updating the firm website with vacancies
 updating and managing the HR system with new starters and leavers
 processing invoices
• Training:
 liaising with training providers
 booking training courses, rooms and ordering lunch
 coordinating and circulating course materials
 circulating course feedback to training course attendees and collating responses.
 arranging payment of invoices
 updating CPD trackers and HR system
 circulating training emails
 assisting with the coordination of Peat 2 training

• Any other ad-hoc duties
Desired Skills and Experience

• Be able to build rapport and communicate positively and effectively with all levels of employees and partners
• Be self-motivated and self-driven
• Be good at influencing people and look for constructive and positive solutions
• Have excellent IT, Excel and data analysis skills and confident in utilising information to support business priorities
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Proactive with a positive ‘can do’ approach
• Worked at HR Assistant level in previous roles

WJM offers the opportunity of a great career in a client focused environment. We also offer competitive salary and benefit packages depending on the experience you will bring to the Firm. If you are interested in this great opportunity please send your CV for the attention of Kirstin Lennox at recruitment@wjm.co.uk.

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP is committed to providing equality of opportunity in employment and to developing working practices and policies that support work-life balance.

We are happy to discuss flexible working and offer a hybrid working model for most roles.

Please tell us if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our Conflict Resolution team in Glasgow. The team is led by Steven Docherty, acting for lenders, local authorities, commercial businesses and accountants.

The role

The role will involve managing a mixed portfolio caseload of contentious and non-contentious court applications, including secured lender recoveries, commercial debt recovery, sequestration and liquidation petition work in both the Sheriff Court and Court of Session. This will be a varied role, working with a number of partners including John Grant and Alan Munro with direct interaction with clients.

The candidate

You will be expected to manage a case load of court applications under partner supervision, framing applications, managing court diaries, preparing motions and instructions for court appearances. You will be able to develop client relationships, updating on progress with cases, taking instructions, processing client management information and fee rendering.

In taking responsibility for your case load, you will require excellent time management skills and be well organised in meeting strict court deadlines and progressing matters efficiently with good communication with clients to keep them updated as cases develop (including working to Service Level Agreements where applicable). You will understand the technical requirements of court procedure. You will be collaborative in your approach to work, ensuring colleagues are well prepared for court hearings. You will be committed to providing an excellent level of service to clients, show initiative, have a positive attitude and be proactive in striving for the best outcome for clients. You will have strong IT skills and the capacity to learn and operate different IT systems (including, on occasion, our clients’ own systems).

This role offers the opportunity to engage in extensive business development activities with clients to grow your professional network while you advance your career, develop your skills, and to work with a great team in a friendly, supportive and client focused environment.

WJM offers a competitive salary and benefit packages depending on the experience you will bring to the Firm. If you are interested in this great opportunity please send your CV to Kirstin Lennox at recruitment@wjm.co.uk  quoting reference CRG9/23

We are a growing firm, currently with 33 Partners, specialising in the areas of private client, commercial property, planning, renewable energy, farming and agricultural, telecoms and licensing, corporate, commercial dispute resolution, employment and family business. We have offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, Dunblane and Dunfermline

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Front of House assistant to join our team in Inverness. The role will be diverse in the sense that it includes elements of Front of House, General Administration and some Secretarial input also. The role will include the following responsibilities:

Main Duties:

· Reception duties including answering of telephones and call handling
· Booking and coordination of meeting rooms
· Keeping rooms tidy and organised through the working day and providing hospitality (e.g. teas/coffees) for clients and visitors.
· Filing, photocopying, scanning and archiving of documents
· To carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by manager

Other Duties:

• Holiday & Sickness Cover
• Opening, sorting and distributing of all post including internal mail
• Messenger duties
• Co-ordinating general office facilities and supplies
• Assisting Legal Administration team
• Any other WJM project duties which may from time to time be reasonably requested by manager

Experience:

The successful candidate will have experience of working in an office environment, preferably a law firm, as part of a service team.. They will be detailed and precise in their approach to completing tasks and must be able to prioritise and juggle a number of tasks at a time. PC skills, ability to access PC based information and intranet/internet also required. Experience of a customer-facing role and a friendly, welcoming demeanour would each be an advantage Experience of digital dictation software such as Bighand would be an advantage although training can be provided.

If you have the skills and experience described above and are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV to Kirstin Lennox at recruitment@wjm.co.uk quoting reference FOHINV 12/23

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP is committed to providing equality of opportunity in employment and to developing working practices and policies that support work-life balance.

We are happy to discuss flexible working and offer a hybrid working model for most roles.

Please tell us if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

We are a growing firm, currently with 33 Partners, specialising in the areas of private client, commercial property, corporate, commercial dispute resolution, renewable energy, healthcare, telecoms and family businesses. We have offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, Dunfermline and Dunblane. We have also recently announced combination with Irwin Mitchell (Irwin Mitchell combines with Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie) to expand the growth of the firm. The private client team and individuals within the team are ranked in both Chambers and Legal500. We are a STEP Platinum Employer Partner.

We are looking for a Solicitor to join our expanding Private Client team in Edinburgh. Our team offers a full range of private client services including tax advice, wealth planning, family succession, wills & powers of attorney, estate administration, and residential conveyancing.

The role will involve managing a portfolio of high net-worth clients in areas such as wills, trusts, executries and powers of attorney as well as working with the partners on complex cases.

The successful candidate will be someone who is comfortable with managing a variety of work and who is interested in helping our clients to achieve their aims for themselves, their families and their businesses. They must be comfortable meeting new people, networking and supporting business development and be adaptable to our unique approach to client centricity which truly puts the client at the heart of our business.

If you have the experience and attributes described, are commercially and client focused, can provide excellent technical service and deliver on time this is a great opportunity to become a key part of our team.

This role offers the opportunity to advance your career, develop your skills, and to work with a great team in a friendly, supportive and client focused environment. You may already be STEP qualified, or currently studying for the STEP Diploma. If not, we can support you in working towards qualification and membership.

If you are interested in this great opportunity please send your CV to Kirstin Lennox at recruitment@wjm.co.uk  quoting reference EPC 09/23.

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP is committed to providing equality of opportunity in employment and to developing working practices and policies that support work-life balance.

We are happy to discuss flexible working and offer a hybrid working model for most roles.

Please tell us if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Location: Inverness – hybrid and flexible working hours available
Company culture: collaborative; autonomous working; ongoing training
Salary: by negotiating with profit-related and discretionary bonuses plus extras

We are a fast-growing firm, currently with 33 partners, with a national reach but strong local community presence, operating in the areas of private client, commercial property, corporate, and commercial dispute resolution enhanced by specialist sector teams working in renewable energy, healthcare, telecoms and family-owned businesses. We have offices in Inverness, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dunfermline and Dunblane. We have also recently announced a combination with Irwin Mitchell (Irwin Mitchell combines with Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie) to expand growth of the firm.

The Roles
We are looking for a number of Scottish-qualified Solicitors and Paralegals, ideally with knowledge of either Private Client, including residential conveyancing, Rural or Commercial Property to help develop our teams in Inverness.

Private Client
Our Private Client team offers a comprehensive range of services including wills & executry and powers of attorney, adults with incapacity, residential conveyancing, tax advice, wealth planning and advice on succession for business, farming and crofting clients. Our Inverness team is one of the strongest in the Highlands and Islands, including several full members of the prestigious Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP).

Commercial Property
Our Legal 500 and Chambers-recognised Commercial Property team covers the full range of business property work including landlord-tenant representation in commercial leases, major development and infrastructure projects, sales, purchases and re-financing, providing estate management advice to clients and generally assisting our clients across business sectors. The team also works closely with colleagues from across the firm, especially from corporate and commercial dispute resolution.

The Candidates
We would like to hear from you if you want the opportunity to work closely with our clients, gain good client communication skills and develop your technical skills that will be invaluable to your career.

We look for candidates who are committed to providing an excellent level of client service, show initiative and have a positive attitude.

Whilst all of our team members are expected to work hard, we recognise the social value to work and the importance of a good work-life balance.

The Location
Inverness is cited as one of the happiest places to live in Scotland. It has a strong, growing, vibrant and diverse economy. As the Highland capital, Inverness is located in a spectacular part of Scotland and presents excellent opportunities for an active lifestyle. It has good transport links with the rest of the UK and is a first-rate place to bring up a family.

We are happy to discuss relocation packages if you are interested in moving to Inverness for a new opportunity. We are committed not just to hiring the best but to retaining them and offer long-term incentives to support that commitment, including private healthcare package, hybrid and flexible working options and in-house CPD training to support your professional development. We also offer a positive working environment with frequent company socials and an opportunity to be part of our cross-office practice and sector teams.

If you are interested in this great opportunity please send your CV to Kirstin Lennox at recruitment@wjm.co.uk quoting reference INV 09/23

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP is committed to providing equality of opportunity in employment and to developing working practices and policies that support work-life balance.

We are happy to discuss flexible working and offer a hybrid working model for most roles.

Please tell us if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

We are seeking a Compliance Advisor to be based in our Glasgow office.

Your role will require you to support the implementation of the firm’s compliance strategy and in particular co-ordinate client and matter take on procedures and instructions in line with our Anti-Money Laundering (AML) process and procedures.

The role:
• Carry out AML and Client Due Diligence (CDD) checks on all new client and matter instructions to ensure they comply with AML regulations. This will include analysing high risk factors including PEP involvement, state ownership, complex structures, high risk jurisdictions (including EU high-risk third countries), sanctions information, intelligence and other reporting systems.
• Giving advice on enhanced due diligence, ongoing monitoring requirements, any specific CDD requirements, best practice and AML queries to Partners and fee earners to ensure appropriate CDD is obtained to comply with AML procedures.
• Challenge where required the content of CDD forms and directly liaise with fee earners and matter managers.
• Conduct analysis on relevant sanctions notifications including from the UN, EU, UK and US. Investigate and escalate potential legal and reputational issues to the MLRO and assist with drafting any referral.
• Report on clients who do not have appropriate CDD and liaise with colleagues accordingly
• Undertake verification of identity checks
• Review incoming funds to the firm’s client account
• Prepare and review risk assessments of clients
• Produce regular reports and statistics for the Partners and matter managers.
• Draft Suspicious Activity Reports ('SARs') under the supervision of the Compliance Manager and the MLRO, including submission of SARs to the National Crime Agency ('NCA') and ensure internal records are kept up to date.
• Draft and update AML procedures in accordance with regulatory changes and firm’s policy under the supervision of the Compliance Manager and MLRO.
• Assist with the audit of CDD forms and client files, reporting on findings and providing feedback to the matter managers.
• Support the Compliance Manager with other compliance related work as required.

The successful Compliance Advisor will be a subject matter expert within Risk and Governance.

Ideally, you will have:

• Experience of working in a comparable role within a legal firm.
• Experience of Financial Services compliance and data protection.
• Experience of Anti-Bribery and Corruption compliance.
• Operational experience of AML compliance
• Excellent analytical skills with great attention to detail
• Highly developed communication skills, including an ability to interact effectively with people at all levels within an organisation, and a good understanding of regulatory requirements and governance framework.
• Experience and understanding of the delivery of Risk Management Framework and policies.
• Proven understanding of testing methodologies and processes and can demonstrate strong analytical, technical and problem solving skills.
• Project management skills or experience of working on project related activities.

WJM offers the opportunity of a great career in a client-focused and supportive environment. We also offer competitive salary and benefit packages depending on the experience you will bring. If you are interested in this great opportunity please send your CV to Kirstin Lennox at recruitment@wjm.co.uk quoting reference CA04/23

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP is committed to providing equality of opportunity in employment and to developing working practices and policies that support work-life balance.

We are happy to discuss flexible working and offer a hybrid working model for most roles.

Please tell us if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.