Role: Family Solicitor
Location: Edinburgh
PQE: NQ - 2 PQE
Salary: Lucrative Salary + Excellent Benefits
The Role
This is a unique opportunity to join a Tier 2 L500 department and work alongside L500 recognised Partners and Associates.
In this role, you will be given early client exposure, a varied and rewarding caseload and the chance to work within a collaborative, forward-thinking team that prides itself on delivering compassionate, high-quality legal advice.
Your day-to-day work will include:
* Advising on divorce, financial provision and cohabitation matters
* Representing clients in child residence and contact disputes
* Handling adoption, surrogacy and parental rights cases
* Assisting with protective orders and domestic abuse matters
* Maintaining strong client relationships and providing clear, pragmatic guidance
* Meeting fee targets and ensuring high professional standards in line with firm policies
Alongside this, you will also be encouraged to participate in business development, client networking and continuous learning initiatives, with clear pathways for progression and opportunities to specialise further within the practice.
Your Experience
* An NQ-2 PQE Solicitor, with relevant experience in Family Law
* Demonstrate a client-first approach and excellent communication skills
* Be technically proficient, well-organised and commercially astute
* Thrive working both independently and as part of a team
* Bring empathy, professionalism and a proactive mindset to every matter
Why This Role?
* Join a leading Scottish firm renowned for its exceptional Family practice.
* Benefit from a genuine work-life balance and supportive leadership that values your growth.
* Handle meaningful, high-quality Family matters with real client impact.
* Develop alongside top-ranked family lawyers recognised in the L500 and Chambers.
* Lucrative salary, bonus scheme and excellent benefits within a friendly, growth-oriented environment.
If you’d like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott at tilly@jmc-legal.com / 0131 460 7747 for a confidential discussion.