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Law Society of Scotland
Regulatory Committee
Honorarium Payment
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We all need the help of a solicitor at some point in our lives. Whether buying a home, setting up a new business, dealing with the complex processes from the death of a loved one, or handling a dispute in the workplace, we all need access to legal advice and the help of qualified legal professionals.
As the regulator of over 13,000 Scottish solicitors, the Law Society works to make sure the standards in the profession are high. We want to make sure people get a quality service, and that the hard-earned reputation of our members is maintained.
Our Regulatory Committee plays a critical leadership role in this work. With a range of new and important powers from legislation passed by the Scottish Parliament in 2025, the committee will be driving forward improvements in the way solicitors are regulated, including complaints handling and creating a whole new system of business level standard setting.
We are seeking dedicated and committed individuals to fill up to five solicitor members for our Regulatory Committee.
What will you be responsible for?
The Regulatory Committee is responsible for delivering key regulatory objectives and plays a leadership role in setting the priorities and strategic approach. While regulatory sub-committees are responsible for taking individual decisions, the Regulatory Committee plays an essential oversight role in the Society’s work, including:
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- Setting, enforcing and monitoring standards, including agreeing new practice rules.
- Investigating complaints about solicitor conduct and where appropriate prosecuting before the Scottish Solicitors’ Discipline Tribunal.
- Proactively inspecting the finances of hundreds of legal firms to ensure client money is protected.
- Intervening directly in firms when there is a critical need to do so, including appointing judicial factors.
- Processing Client Protection Fund claims efficiently to ensure people who are the victims of a solicitor’s dishonesty get the appropriate compensation.
Time Commitment and Expenses
The new committee is expected to commence and start work formally from January 2027. New members will be invited to attend the current Regulatory Committee for the remainder of 2026 as part of a managed induction and transition process.
The successful candidates are required to attend committee meetings as scheduled. The Committee currently meets on average 6–7 times per year, with meetings typically lasting around 2.5 hours. Meetings are usually held on Thursdays between 10.00am and 12.30pm, and meeting dates are scheduled up to 12 months in advance.
As this is a new Committee, meeting arrangements may be reviewed once it is established, and there may occasionally be a need for ad-hoc meetings.
In addition to attending meetings, members should allow time to read papers and supporting information in advance and to respond to emails relating to committee business.
Meetings are held on a hybrid basis, via MS Teams and in the Society’s office. Members are encouraged to attend in person whenever possible.
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These positions will receive an honorarium payment, and reasonable expenses in attending meetings will be reimbursed.
Length of Term
Appointments normally run for a three-year term and will commence on 1 January 2027. As all members will be appointed at the same time, it may be decided that terms of office are staggered to support continuity.
Following formal approval, successful candidates will be invited to attend Committee meetings as an observer on 8 October and 3 December, as part of the induction process prior to taking up their role.
Application Process
Applications will be considered by the Nominations Committee who will put their selection forward to the Society’s Council for approval. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. The Nominations Committee secretary will confirm the appointments in writing shortly after formal approval has been given, including the approved term of office and other key information.
Please refer to the selection criteria in the documents of our dedicated microsite. Please note that individuals are not eligible for appointment if they are, or have been within the last two years, involved in the Council as the governing body of the Law Society of Scotland or involved in the exercise of the Society’s non-regulatory functions.
Closing date for applications: Monday 27th July
For a confidential discussion please get in touch with Catriona Mackie at Aspen People on 0141 212 7555.
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