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About Thomson legal

About Thomson Legal

With 20+ years’ experience and knowledge of the legal sector behind us, we advise and place lawyers into new legal positions in private practice, in-house and the public sector. At Thomson Legal, we operate locally out of Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, London and Dublin and also assist lawyers looking to make a career move Overseas. As one of the leading legal recruitment specialists for legal jobs Scotland and Ireland, we actively advise and help lawyers with their legal career journey.
Our Approach

Our approach

As established legal recruitment specialists, our approach is always bespoke. Regarded as one of the leading recruitment consultancies for legal jobs in Scotland and Ireland, at Thomson Legal we spend time getting to know each candidate personally. We want to connect with you to achieve a deeper understanding of your aspirations and motivations so we can help you to achieve your career goals. Thomson Legal can help you find your next legal job across a broad range of sectors and legal disciplines.
why work with us?

Why work with us?

At Thomson Legal we know what we are talking about. We have been recruiting in the legal sector for over 20 years and have a proven track record working with leading top-tier law firms, boutique firms, FTSE100 companies and public sector organisations. For our candidates we look to find the best fit and match that meet your experience and aspirations. For clients, we are always looking to make the hiring process as innovative and effective as possible making sure you make the best possible hire for your business.

Featured Vacancies

Legal Counsel, Glasgow

Legal Counsel, Glasgow

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Legal Counsel, Part-Time, Glasgow

Legal Counsel, Part-Time, Glasgow

AutoRek, our flagship product, is a self-contained financial and operational reconciliation solution that uses intelligent automation to eliminate manual processes, perform matching and analyse breaks. The platform’s rich MI insights and highly configurable dashboards...

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Legal Contracts Manager, Glasgow

Legal Contracts Manager, Glasgow

The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological university, focused on delivering excellent teaching and world-class research and known for forging strong collaborative links with industry, government, business and the third sector. Based in...

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Testimonials

The job application process during lockdown wasn’t without its complications but David’s expertise really helped get it over the line.
Lewis RitchieSenior AssociateShoosmiths

Testimonials

The job application process during lockdown wasn’t without its complications but David’s expertise really helped get it over the line.
Lewis RitchieSenior AssociateShoosmiths

Advice & Articles

Newly Qualified Solicitor: So What Now?

Newly Qualified Solicitor: So What Now?

Are you a newly qualified solicitor? If you have completed your traineeship and are now about to start your qualified role, you may be in need of some additional guidance. After a lengthy number of years studying and finishing your legal training, you could of course...

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Clients We Work With

BRODIES
Matheson
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CMS Law Tax
DUNNES STORES
Author Cox
Pinsent Masons

MERCER
WILLIAM FRY
M Squared
TLT
HYMANS # ROBERTSON
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Qbrdn logo
Dickson Minto W.S. logo

gunnercooke
ADDLESHAW GODDARD
Thermo Fisher SCIENTIFIC
TESCO Bank
MACROBERTS
DLA PIPER
cnAPULT Cell Gene Therapy
Weightmans

BAE System
WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON
SHOOSMITHS
University of Dundee
Anderson Strathern
SHEPHERD+ WEDDERBURN
ASHRST
Vialex logo

PGMBM
OFGEM
Spencer West
JOHNSTON CARMICHAEL
North Oil Company logo
CAREY OLSEN
DWF
SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU

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