The Scottish FA have appointed Martin Black as the new Compliance Officer, replacing the outgoing Andrew Phillips.
Martin begins his new role this week, joining from the Office of the Advocate General, where he was a solicitor responsible for constitutional litigation.
He brings with him a wealth of legal experience, having worked as a specialist criminal lawyer in private practice for more than a decade, while he also held an advisory role during the COP26 conference in Glasgow.
Scottish FA Compliance Officer Martin Black: "Having gained considerable and varied experience as a criminal court practitioner before taking on positions in-house and in government, I believe I am perfectly placed to take this next step in my career with the role of Scottish FA Compliance Officer.
"It’s an exciting time for Scottish football, which plays an integral part in life throughout the country, and I fully understand the importance of this unique position’s role in the game.
“I look forward to building on the excellent work conducted by Andrew in the role and shall continue to strive to ensure that focus remains on the spectacle of the football itself.”