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Law Society of Scotland
Client Protection Sub-Committee
£non-remunerated
For more information please see our dedicated microsite: https://www.aspenpeople.co.uk/microsite/lsos/
Do you have an interest in client protection and regulation? Our Client Protection Sub-Committee is looking to recruit up to two solicitor members.
About The Role
As a volunteer member, you will assess claims to the Client Protection Fund, play a key role in ensuring firms comply with Accounts Rules, and help ensure the continued confidence of the public in Scotland’s legal profession.
More information about the Client Protection Sub-Committee can be found here.
Selection Criteria
Candidates should have:
- An understanding of the key legal requirements of Rule B6 of the Law Society of Scotland Practice Rules 2011
- An ability to interpret a large volume of complex information and contribute to the development of solutions for issues considered
- A commitment to protecting the profession and the public through effective regulation of financial compliance
- A commitment to embedding financial compliance best practice throughout the profession
- The ability to contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of financial compliance strategies and operational processes
- All solicitor candidates should be on the Roll of Scottish Solicitors.
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Time Commitment and Expenses
The Sub-Committee meets once a month, usually on the first Thursday of each month at 9.30am, and meetings typically last for around 60 to 90 minutes. Members are expected to review papers in advance and may occasionally be asked to respond emails or queries between meetings.
In addition, candidates will also be required to participate in regulatory interview panels (at least 3 times a year). Each panel typically comprises two or three members, including a solicitor and a lay member. These panels conduct regulatory interviews of solicitors found by the sub-committee to be in breach of the accounts rules. Please note that these interviews will be conducted in person.
Meetings can take place either in-person or remotely (by video).
It’s a commitment – a rewarding one and you will be backed by a supportive team of experienced committee members and staff, learning and contributing to decisions that really matter. These positions are voluntary, although reasonable expenses may be claimed.
Length of Term
The appointments are for three years. Further re-appointment may be possible, in line with the terms of the committee’s remit.
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Application Process
A panel will consider all applications and put their selection forward to the Society’s Regulatory Committee for approval. The panel will invite applicants to an interview. Appointments will be confirmed in writing shortly after formal approval has been given. The email will set out the approved term of office and other key information that a new member will require.
To apply, please upload your CV and cover letter (as one combined document). We also request that you complete an Equality Form as part of the process, this can be downloaded below and a completed copy should be emailed to applications@aspenpeople.co.uk
Applicants will be shortlisted for interview by matching the details given in their CV and covering letter / supporting statement against the role profile. We would therefore ask applicants to provide clear evidence to show how your experience, skills and knowledge match those requirements as well as why you are interested in the role. We would also be grateful if you could also include details of two referees (please note that referees will not be contacted until offer stage or without prior consent).
Closing date for applications
Monday 27th July
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