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Casualty Solicitor

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Job Description:

Casualty Solicitor role with Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, focusing on compliance and regulatory standards in casualty law cases.

Job Responsibility:

  • Handling casualty law cases
  • Ensuring compliance with legal regulations
  • Supporting clients with legal advice

Requirements:

  • Solicitor specializing in casualty law
  • Compliance with regulatory standards
  • Ability to handle complex legal tasks
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Attention to detail

Nice to have:

  • Experience working in a legal consultancy environment
  • Familiarity with in-house compliance requirements
What we offer:
  • Salary benchmarking
  • In-house support team

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 27, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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