Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP
Professional Support Lawyer, Asset Protection
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Professional Support Lawyer, Asset Protection
Location: Edinburgh or Glasgow
The firm is open to considering suitably qualified candidates on either a full-time or part-time basis.
About the Firm
Morton Fraser MacRoberts (MFMac) is a leading independent Scottish law firm, known for combining deep legal expertise with clear, practical advice that helps clients achieve their objectives. With more than 480 people across its Edinburgh and Glasgow offices, including 72 partners, the firm provides a full range of legal services to businesses, public sector organisations, charities, individuals, and families.
MFMac works with clients across the private, public, and third sectors, supporting some of the UK's most recognisable organisations and institutions. Its client base includes the UK and Scottish Governments, Breedon Group plc, CALA Homes, Diageo, HSBC plc, the Ministry of Defence, NHS Scotland, Schuh, Skyscanner, and SSE plc. Through its sector knowledge, collaborative approach, and commercial focus, the firm delivers practical solutions to complex legal challenges.
Summary of Role
To support the Asset Protection team in the Private Client division with legal research, innovation, knowledge management, and training.
Key Tasks
- Develop, maintain, and enhance the Asset Protection team's style bank and guidance notes.
- Review current processes and identify opportunities for improvement with a particular focus on considering the use of AI and automation in line with the firm's objectives.
- Collaborate with IT, innovation, and knowledge teams to embed new tools and ways of working effectively in the Asset Protection Team.
- Support fee earners in the team with complex legal research and technical queries.
- Monitor legal developments and ensure the wider team receives appropriate technical and legal market knowledge by means of internal training sessions, circulation of appropriate articles, and regular updates.
- Work closely with the Divisional Manager in relation to the allocation of the divisional training budget, coordinate the attendance of team members at external courses, and organise team training with internal and external speakers.
- Support in the preparation of marketing materials, marketing communications with clients, assist others with preparation for delivery of external training, and, where required, preparation of tender materials.
- Organise and deliver the Private Client PEAT2 training for trainee solicitors, working with the People Team and the other Professional Support Lawyers in the firm, and participate in our trainee induction sessions.
- Play a key role in the onboarding process for individuals joining the Asset Protection Team - providing them with relevant training on team processes and styles.
- Assist with annual submissions to the Legal Directories (Chambers and Legal 500).
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Qualifications and Experience
- Qualified lawyer with strong technical expertise in tax and succession planning with 5+ years relevant PQE experience.
- Experience in a Professional Support Lawyer or knowledge-focused role (preferred but not essential).
- Comfortable engaging with new technology, automation, and considering practical usage for this particular practice area to drive improvements.
- Strong drafting, research, and communication skills.
- Ability to write style documents in plain English and to maintain the document style bank to keep documents up to date with tax and other legislative developments.
Person Specification
- You have excellent communication skills, you are articulate, you communicate clearly, concisely, and without any jargon.
- You enjoy working within a team and autonomously on your own initiative.
- You are personable and good at building and developing client relationships.
- You are confident and you have a strong belief in yourself and your own ability.
- You are committed to providing a good client experience and willing to put in extra time and effort when required.
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About Us
Here at Morton Fraser MacRoberts, we believe in a positive work-life balance and an inclusive and friendly working environment.
We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. We know that a culture of inclusion drives great results, and we're committed to making sure all our people feel valued and empowered. If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the application process, just let us know in your application. We will support you every step of the way. If you have a disability and meet the basic requirements for the role, we will guarantee you an interview.
Benefits
We offer a generous benefits package including:
- Profit Related Pay
- Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance for all employees (BUPA)
- Holidays starting at 25 days plus 9 public holidays (plus birthday off)
- Tax Efficient Car Lease Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
- Access to Comprehensive Wellbeing resources
- Retail Discounts
We operate our business on an agile basis reflecting the needs of our clients and our people to deliver outstanding client service. We will agree a suitable office/homeworking arrangement with all candidates.
As signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, we recognise the value that serving personnel, reservists, veterans, and military families bring to our business. Please ensure you include any military skills and qualifications you hold when applying for a vacancy with us to ensure they are recognised during our recruitment and selection process.
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