Family Lawyer – Aberdeen

Frasia Wright Associates; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Frasia Wright Associates in Aberdeen is recruiting a Family Lawyer to join its well-regarded team. You will handle a broad range of matters with sensitivity and discretion.

Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years’ PQE in family law and the ability to manage matters independently; the firm seeks candidates at Associate or Legal Director level, offering strong support and progression within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ PQE in family law.
• Ability to manage matters independently.
• Candidates at Associate or Legal Director level preferred.
• Not a role for newly qualified candidates.
• Strong technical skills and sound judgement; proactive, client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload across all aspects of family law, including separation, divorce, financial provision, and child law matters
• Advising on cohabitation disputes, pre and post nuptial agreements, and other private client issues
• Supporting dispute resolution through negotiation, mediation and court proceedings where required
• Building strong client relationships and providing clear, empathetic and practical advice
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the firm to deliver a seamless client service
• Contributing to the growth of the practice through client development and profile raising activities

Job description

This well-established Scottish law firm is recruiting a Family Lawyer to join its highly regarded team in Aberdeen. This is an excellent opportunity to work within one of Scotland’s leading family law practices, advising clients on a broad range of sensitive and complex matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a varied caseload across all aspects of family law, including separation, divorce, financial provision, and child law matters
• Advising on cohabitation disputes, pre and post nuptial agreements, and other private client issues
• Supporting dispute resolution through negotiation, mediation and court proceedings where required
• Building strong client relationships and providing clear, empathetic and practical advice
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the firm to deliver a seamless client service
• Contributing to the growth of the practice through client development and profile raising activities

Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years’ PQE in family law, with the ability to manage matters independently and deliver high quality client care. The firm is particularly interested in candidates operating at Associate or Legal Director level, with strong technical skills, sound judgement, and a proactive, client focused approach. This is not a role suited to newly qualified candidates.

You will be joining a large, well-respected team offering high quality work, strong support, and excellent opportunities for progression within a collaborative and forward thinking environment.