Family Law Opportunities – Scotland

Frasia Wright Associates; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is expanding its family law department across Scotland and seeks talented family lawyers at various experience levels. Opportunities are available in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling, and more, offering flexible working arrangements, career growth, and a supportive environment. This is an exciting chance for solicitors passionate about family law to manage diverse caseloads and make impactful decisions for clients.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• At least 2-5 years' PQE required depending on the role.
• Experience in family law, including divorce and child custody.
• Strong litigation and mediation background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload including matrimonial matters, guardianships, and adoptions.
• Handle complex family law cases for medium to high net-worth clients.
• Advise on divorce, financial settlements, cohabitation, and pre/post-nuptial agreements.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive approach

Empathy

Negotiation

Client relationship management

Education

PQE (2-5 years)

LSS accreditation in family law

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Family Law Opportunities – Scotland, Scotland

col-narrow-left

Client:

Location:

Scotland, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Reference:

2ced827b02f2

Job Views:

30

Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

FAMILY LAW FOCUS

At Frasia Wright Associates, we are currently handling a range of challenging and exciting family law opportunities. We are seeing an increase in demand for family law specialists within the profession at all levels across Scotland. If you are seeking a new challenge as a family lawyer, at any level, please contact us for a confidential discussion or visit our website. Here are some of the opportunities available:

• Family Law – Stirling (17001)
  • Manage a varied caseload, including matrimonial matters, guardianships, and adoptions, collaborating with colleagues.
  • Requires at least 2 years’ PQE, strong communication skills, and a proactive, empathetic approach.
  • Primarily office-based, but alternative working arrangements may be considered.
• Family Law – Edinburgh or Glasgow (16998)
  • Handle complex family law cases, especially financial provisions for medium to high net-worth clients.
  • Requires at least 5 years’ PQE, with LSS accreditation in family law preferred.
  • Flexible working arrangements available, with potential for career growth in a supportive environment.
• Family Law – Edinburgh / Glasgow / Inverness / Elgin (16985)
  • Advise on divorce, financial settlements, cohabitation, and pre/post-nuptial agreements.
  • Open to candidates at NQ level and above, with experience in financial provision and child law.
  • Hybrid working available across multiple office locations in Scotland.
• Family Law (Dispute Resolution) – Glasgow (16912)
  • Provide legal advice on diverse family and child law matters, including divorce and child contact issues.
  • Requires at least 2 years’ PQE, with strong negotiation and client relationship management skills.
  • Full-time role with part-time options considered, occasional Edinburgh office attendance may be required.
• Family Law – North Lanarkshire (16221)
  • Manage a broad caseload, including separation, divorce, residence, child contact, and adoptions.
  • Open to candidates from NQ to 5 years’ PQE, with a keen interest in family law.
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements offered to support work-life balance.
• Family Law – Berwick (16780)
  • Handle a diverse range of family law cases, including divorce, child custody, and adoption.
  • Open to newly qualified solicitors with strong experience in family court matters.
  • Flexible office hours provided to accommodate court duties.
• Family Law & General Civil – Morayshire (16567)
  • Manage a varied caseload, including financial matters, child custody, divorce, and civil litigation.
  • Requires 2–5 years’ PQE, with strong litigation and mediation experience.
  • Initially office-based, with future flexibility as the firm transitions to case management software.