At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage your own caseload in cross-border family law, advising diverse clients.
- Company: Join a leading independent Scottish firm with a top-ranked Family team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, strong bonus, comprehensive benefits, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Supportive team culture focused on long-term career growth.
- Why this job: Work on high-quality, complex cases while enjoying a genuine work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Dual Qualified Solicitor (Scotland & England/Wales) with 3+ PQE in Family Law.
This is a standout opportunity for a dual-qualified Family Solicitor (Scotland & England/Wales) to join a Tier 2-ranked Family team in Glasgow, 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. 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.
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
- 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.
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