Livingston James partners with Thorntons to appoint their next Chief Operations Officer

*Please note this opportunity is now closed to further applications. Should you be interested in similar roles and wish to have an exploratory discussion, please contact Sophie Randles at [email protected].

 

Thorntons’ roots can be traced back to 1857. Over generations, Thorntons has grown significantly and is now one of Scotland’s most respected full service legal and property firms.  As well as providing high quality advice and exceptional client care, they play an active role in supporting the communities they serve, providing rewarding careers for their people and giving back to communities by supporting social causes and charities. They do this through living three core values: Inspiring, Community and Human.

 

Thorntons has bold growth aspirations to grow over the next five years, this transformational journey will require the appointment of a highly motivated and strategic Chief Operations Officer (COO). Click on the below link to learn more.

 

https://www.ljg-jobs.com/thorntons/

 

Livingston James is an equal opportunities advocate and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

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