Family Lawyer (3+ PQE)
4 days ago
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Family Lawyer (3+ PQE) Location: Edinburgh Firm: Tier 2 Ranked Team | Leading Independent Scottish Firm Salary: Lucrative Salary + Strong Bonus + Excellent Benefits The Role & The Work This is a standout opportunity for an English and Welsh Qualified Family Solicitor to relocate to Edinburgh and join a Tier 2-ranked Family team with a well-established English law offering. This is an opportunity where you will be handling high-quality and often complex matters across cross-border jurisdictions. You will step into a role where the work is already strong and the client base is well-developed. Acting for a diverse range of clients, you will advise on financial remedy and children matters, many with a cross-border element, delivering clear, strategic and empathetic advice throughout. From the outset, you will take ownership of your own caseload, managing matters from instruction through to resolution, while building long-term client relationships and establishing yourself as a trusted adviser. The team operates in a collaborative and supportive way, meaning you’ll have the autonomy to grow your practice, backed by experienced colleagues who are invested in your development. There is clear scope to play a role in the continued growth of the English family law offering, whether through mentoring junior team members, contributing to internal knowledge or supporting 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. Your Experience • English Qualified Family Solicitor (3+ PQE), • Strong experience in Family Law, • Experience managing your own caseload independently, • Excellent communication and client-facing skills, • A proactive, collaborative and commercially aware approach, • An interest in relocating to Edinburgh and building a long-term career in Scotland Why This Role? • Join a highly ranked L500-ranked Family team with a strong cross-border practice, • Opportunity to relocate to Edinburgh, one of the UK’s most desirable cities, • High-quality, complex work without the demands of a traditional City role, • Agile and flexible working as standard, • Genuine work-life balance and supportive team culture, • Contribute to the growth of an established English law offering, • 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 for a confidential discussion.