Business Development Solicitor - Scotland
A unique opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded solicitor seeking an alternative career path that combines legal expertise with relationship management, networking, and strategic business development.
This role offers the chance to move beyond fee-earning work and utilise your understanding of private practice to help shape and develop a well-established professional network within the Scottish legal sector. Working closely with legal and business development professionals, you will play a key role in building relationships across the legal community, supporting member firms, identifying opportunities for collaboration, and contributing to wider growth initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with law firms and professional contacts across Scotland.
- Managing and developing a legal referral network, ensuring members receive genuine value and support.
- Identifying business development opportunities and helping to generate new relationships and referrals.
- Organising and hosting networking events, seminars, and engagement activities.
- Analysing market trends and sector developments to identify opportunities for growth.
- Supporting partners and legal teams with strategic business development initiatives.
- Representing the organisation at external events and within the wider business community.
- Contributing ideas around innovation, technology, and AI to enhance engagement and service delivery.
About You
You will be a qualified solicitor with experience in private practice and a strong understanding of the Scottish legal market. You may already have experience in relationship management or business development, or simply be drawn to the commercial side of legal practice and keen to explore a different direction in your career.
Successful applicants will possess:
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Commercial awareness and a genuine interest in business development.
- Excellent communication and networking abilities.
- The confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- A proactive, entrepreneurial approach and the ability to work independently.
- An interest in innovation and the future of legal services.
The Opportunity
This is a rare chance to combine legal knowledge with business development and relationship management in a highly visible role within the Scottish legal market. You'll work with a broad range of legal professionals, help drive strategic growth, and build an extensive professional network while stepping away from a traditional fee-earning position.
For a confidential discussion or to learn more, please get in touch with Jill Cowan on 07931 811 330 or email jill@lusona.co.uk