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CMS is a Future Facing firm with more than 80 offices in over 45 countries and 5,800+ lawyers worldwide. We combine deep local market understanding with a global perspective. We are passionate about building strong relationships with our clients, our people, and the communities we work in.

We take a bold, dynamic, and agile approach to ensure our clients are able to face the future with confidence. We are driven by emerging technologies such as generative AI and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of working. Our aim is to inspire, impact and support our clients and our people, helping them to maximize their potential and thrive.

About The RoleWant to be part of the revolutionising of legal service delivery in Scotland? Interested in gaining the benefit of time in-house without losing the technical edge of private practice? CMS are growing their proposition for key clients, working with flagship Scottish businesses and fast-growing disruptors.

The role offers the chance to work within a team who are dedicated to client secondments. In this role you will be seconded regularly and on a strategic basis to key clients. You will be able to develop strong commercial and client facing skills, work on new service delivery models and gain a significant commercial perspective.

Prior to secondment opportunities, you will receive full training and integration within our award-winning Real Estate team, allowing you to integrate with the client and then return back to CMS in between or at the end of secondments. We are looking for lawyers based in Edinburgh or Glasgow with some travel flexibility.

About YouIf you have strong real estate experience and are looking to gain greater client exposure, work with some of the most innovative Scottish businesses and help to evolve a new model of legal service delivery, then get in touch. We would be particularly interested in those with in-house or secondment experience. We are looking for a range of experience levels, from 2 to 5 years'' PQE.

What’s in it for you? BenefitsWe want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include:

Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)

Flexible, hybrid working policy

Generous bonus scheme

Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)

Holiday exchange scheme

Private medical insurance

Enhanced parental leave

If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits, please visit our page on our website.

Equal opportunitiesAt CMS, we place diversity and inclusion at the centre of our culture and the heart of our organisation. As a firm we recognise, celebrate, and embrace the diverse talent our society has to offer because we know that to solve big problems, we need the best and brightest minds available to us. In support of this goal, we commit to actively breaking down barriers which stand in the way of those from diverse backgrounds and play our part in levelling the playing field.

As a Future Facing Firm, we strongly believe that a career in law should be open to people from all walks of life, because not only does diversity of thought and experience make our firm a stronger and more sustainable business, but it also makes it a more rewarding place to work.

When recruiting, we prioritise attracting talented people and we actively promote a flexible working environment which enables all our team members to thrive. If you see a role you are interested in, but don''t feel you meet 100% of the criteria we encourage you to still consider making an application. We also welcome applications from those who may be looking to return to the workforce after a career break.

We are proud to say our leadership in creating an inclusive working culture has been celebrated and recognised externally, including being listed for a number of years in the Times Top 50 Employers for Women and the Social Mobility Index.

We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, whether visible or invisible. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process and in every element of the employee life cycle. If you require assistance, or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements or adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team at TalentAcquisition@cms-cmno.com who will be happy to support you.

How to applyReady to apply? Here are the next steps. We look forward to receiving your application online via the CMS careers portal. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions. Note: we have a preferred agency panel in place; only applications submitted via the portal will be accepted.

SalaryNegotiable

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services

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