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Head of Transformation

Edinburgh

Permanent

Strategy

Professional Services

£90,000.00 - £90,000.00Year


Head of Transformation


(FTC - 2 years)


Salary: circa £90,000


Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid)


The Law Society of Scotland is the professional body and regulator for over 13,000 Scottish solicitors. As a world class professional body, it regulates Scottish solicitors in the public interest and works to deliver legal excellence, serving the needs of its members and the public.


For the last ten years, the Society has been working to bring new legal services regulation legislation into force new legislation to better protect consumers and allow the Scottish legal services market to thrive. The Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2025 was enacted in June 2025 and provides a raft of new powers and obligations in relation to the Society's role as a regulator.


Working at a strategic level and delivering the necessary change and transformation required by regulatory legislation changes, this unique role is an opportunity to contribute towards the future of the Society and the wider sector. Implementing the new Act is a once in a generation opportunity to improve and modernise legal regulation in Scotland.


The ideal candidate will have expertise in change management, business transformation and stakeholder engagement whilst being experienced in working with complexity. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will develop, implement and manage a programme of transformation projects which will modernise Scottish solicitor regulation.


At the centre of the organisation sit the values of Respect, Openness, Progress, Inclusion, and Integrity which will drive you to deliver the best possible service for the legal sector and beyond.


You will be known for your collaborative approach, excellent communication skills and leadership as well as your creativity and initiative, and you will bring your experience of developing and implementing transformation programmes and projects.


Ideally you will hold a recognised project or change management qualification.


If you are aligned with the Society's values and have the knowledge and experience to help us deliver a new operating model and ethos, we would love to hear from you.


To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a covering letter (no longer than two pages), outlining your relevant skills and experience for the role, by midnight on Sunday 27 July 2025.


For a confidential, informal discussion about the role please contact LHHLHH at +44 (0)141 220 6460 or email

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Head of Transformation

LHH

0 days ago

£90,000.00 - £90,000.00Year

Permanent

Strategy

Professional Services

Edinburgh


Head of Transformation


(FTC - 2 years)


Salary: circa £90,000


Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid)


The Law Society of Scotland is the professional body and regulator for over 13,000 Scottish solicitors. As a world class professional body, it regulates Scottish solicitors in the public interest and works to deliver legal excellence, serving the needs of its members and the public.


For the last ten years, the Society has been working to bring new legal services regulation legislation into force new legislation to better protect consumers and allow the Scottish legal services market to thrive. The Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2025 was enacted in June 2025 and provides a raft of new powers and obligations in relation to the Society's role as a regulator.


Working at a strategic level and delivering the necessary change and transformation required by regulatory legislation changes, this unique role is an opportunity to contribute towards the future of the Society and the wider sector. Implementing the new Act is a once in a generation opportunity to improve and modernise legal regulation in Scotland.


The ideal candidate will have expertise in change management, business transformation and stakeholder engagement whilst being experienced in working with complexity. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will develop, implement and manage a programme of transformation projects which will modernise Scottish solicitor regulation.


At the centre of the organisation sit the values of Respect, Openness, Progress, Inclusion, and Integrity which will drive you to deliver the best possible service for the legal sector and beyond.


You will be known for your collaborative approach, excellent communication skills and leadership as well as your creativity and initiative, and you will bring your experience of developing and implementing transformation programmes and projects.


Ideally you will hold a recognised project or change management qualification.


If you are aligned with the Society's values and have the knowledge and experience to help us deliver a new operating model and ethos, we would love to hear from you.


To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a covering letter (no longer than two pages), outlining your relevant skills and experience for the role, by midnight on Sunday 27 July 2025.


For a confidential, informal discussion about the role please contact LHHLHH at +44 (0)141 220 6460 or email

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