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Family Lawyer (6 PQE)


Company : JMC Legal Recruitment


Location : Edinburgh, Scotland


Created : 2025-07-26


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants JMC Legal Recruitment provided pay rangeThis range is provided by JMC Legal Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay rangeDirect message the job poster from JMC Legal Recruitment Recruitment Operations Advisor - Scotland - Private Practice and In HouseAre you an ambitious Family Lawyer (6+PQE) looking to join a Tier 2 ranked Family department in the heart of Edinburgh? This role will expose you to a high calibre of clientele, top-quality work and a real opportunity to expand your legal network. Don’t miss your chance to join a leading Family department and take your career to the next level. Role Upon joining this team, you will be tasked with working on a high-value caseload. You will be working on a range of complex family matters like separation and divorce cases, cases involving Parental Rights and Responsibilities and overall dispute resolution. At this firm, you will always have the opportunity to expand your network by attending regular business development events like an annual Family Law Conference. Being a close-knit firm, with a teamwork focused approach, you will consistently be working closely with colleagues from other departments like Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution and Private Client, as well as other legal professionals from their extensive Scotland network. This is a unique opportunity to join a Tier 2, L500-ranked department and work on some of the most complex family matters in Scotland. With flexible working, lucrative salary, unmatched career progression and a generous bonus package, don’t miss this chance to take your career to the next level. Your Experience 6+ years of relevant PQE experience in Family Law. Strong experience in financial provision and complex child law cases. Excellent client-facing and interpersonal skills. A pragmatic, compassionate approach to sensitive matters. A desire to contribute to business development and wider team growth. A competitive salary, excellent benefits and genuine flexibility. The chance to join a team consistently recognised in L500 rankings. Clear progression opportunities with Partner led mentoring and support. A strong culture of collaboration and wellbeing, with a modern approach to work-life balance. The opportunity to contribute to complex, often high-profile family law matters. If you’d like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott at tilly@ / 0131 460 7747 for a confidential discussion. Seniority levelSeniority level Associate Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Legal Industries Legal Services and Law Practice Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at JMC Legal Recruitment by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Lawyer” roles.Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 5 days ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day ago Executive Assistant to UK Private Banking DirectorEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago Penicuik, Scotland, United Kingdom 5 days ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Client Relationship Manager Executive / AssistantEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago Crook Of Devon, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY - EDINBURGH [HYBRID & FLEXIBLE HRS WITHIN 7AM - 7PM]Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 4 hours ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 14 hours ago Kirkcaldy, Scotland, United Kingdom 6 days ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago IFSA Pre-Sessional Instructor: Public History of ScotlandEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 19 hours ago Early Childhood Teacher - Relocate to the Northern TerritoryEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom A$92,215.00-A$131,349.00 14 hours ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day ago Hiring Immediately for 2025! Entry-Level English TeacherEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 10 hours ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day ago Kirkcaldy, Scotland, United Kingdom 4 days ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 4 days ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 hour ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Executive Assistant to £37,100 ( 13 Month FTC)Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr