Family Lawyer (3+ PQE)

Job description

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 tilly@jmc-legal.com for a confidential discussion.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English