Family Solicitor

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.

Your Experience

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• Dual Qualified Solicitor (Scotland & England/Wales) with 3+ PQE
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• Strong experience in Family Law across one or both jurisdictions
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• Experience managing your own caseload independently
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• Strong understanding (or interest in developing expertise) in cross-border family matters
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• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
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• A proactive, collaborative and commercially aware approach
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Why This Role?

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• Join a highly ranked L500 Family team with a strong cross-border practice
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• Play a key role in a growing dual-qualified / multi-jurisdictional offering
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• High-quality, complex work without the demands of a traditional City role
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• Agile and flexible working, with scope for a semi-remote working pattern
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• Genuine work-life balance and supportive team culture
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• Lucrative salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits package
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If you’d like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott on 0131 460 7747 or [email protected] for a confidential discussion.