JMC Legal Recruitment
Family Solicitor
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Family Lawyer (3+ PQE – Dual Qualified Scotland & England/Wales)
Location: Edinburgh
Firm: Tier 2 Ranked Team | Leading Independent Scottish Firm
Salary: Competitive Salary + Strong Bonus + Excellent Benefits
The Role & The Work
This is a standout opportunity for a dual-qualified Family Solicitor (Scotland & England/Wales) to join a Tier 2-ranked Family team in Edinburgh, operating at the forefront of cross-border family law.
- You will join a team with a well-established and growing Scottish and English Family team, working on high-quality and complex matters spanning both jurisdictions.
- This role is ideal for a solicitor who is confident navigating the nuances of cross-border family law and enjoys delivering strategic advice across UK legal systems.
- Acting for a diverse client base, you will advise on financial remedy and children matters, many involving multi-jurisdictional considerations.
- You will play a key role in delivering clear, commercially aware, and empathetic guidance, often in sensitive and high-value cases.
- From day one, you will take ownership of your own caseload, managing matters from instruction through to resolution, while building long-term client relationships and strengthening your position as a trusted adviser across both Scottish and English law.
- The team operates in a collaborative and supportive way, offering you the autonomy to develop your practice while working alongside colleagues who are deeply invested in your progression.
- There is also a clear opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the firm’s cross-border family offering, whether through mentoring junior lawyers, enhancing internal knowledge across jurisdictions, or playing a role in business development initiatives.
- This is a firm that does things differently. With a genuine focus on flexibility, culture, and long-term careers, you will benefit from high-quality work without the intensity of larger City firms, allowing you to build a successful and sustainable career in Edinburgh.
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- Dual Qualified Solicitor (Scotland & England/Wales) with 3+ PQE
- Strong experience in Family Law across one or both jurisdictions
- Experience managing your own caseload independently
- Strong understanding (or interest in developing expertise) in cross-border family matters
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills
- A proactive, collaborative, and commercially aware approach
Why This Role?
- Join a highly ranked L500 Family team with a strong cross-border practice
- Play a key role in a growing dual-qualified / multi-jurisdictional offering
- High-quality, complex work without the demands of a traditional City role
- Agile and flexible working, with scope for a semi-remote working pattern
- Genuine work-life balance and supportive team culture
- Lucrative salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package
If you’d like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott on 0131 460 7747 or tilly@jmc-legal.com for a confidential discussion.
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