Family Solicitor

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

55000 - 75000 per annum + Exceptional Benefits Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear Permanent Family  Lawyer (3+ PQE - Dual Qualified Scotland & England/Wales)

Location:

Edinburgh or Glasgow Firm:
Tier 2 Ranked Team | Leading Independent Scottish Firm Salary:
Competitive Salary + Strong Bonus + Excellent Benefits

The Role & The Work This is a standout opportunity for a dual-qualified Family Solicitor (Scotland & England/Wales) to join a Tier 2-ranked Family team in the Central Belt, operating at the forefront of cross-border family law. You will join a team with a well-established and growing Scottish and English Family team, working on high-quality and complex matters spanning both jurisdictions.

This role is ideal for a solicitor who is confident navigating the nuances of cross-border family law and enjoys delivering strategic advice across UK legal systems. Acting for a diverse client base, you will advise on financial remedy and children matters, many involving multi-jurisdictional considerations. You will play a key role in delivering clear, commercially aware and empathetic guidance, often in sensitive and high-value cases.

From day one, you will take ownership of your own caseload, managing matters from instruction through to resolution, while building long-term client relationships and strengthening your position as a trusted adviser across both Scottish and English law. The team operates in a collaborative and supportive way, offering you the autonomy to develop your practice while working alongside colleagues who are deeply invested in your progression.

There is also a clear opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the firm's cross-border family offering, whether through mentoring junior lawyers, enhancing internal knowledge across jurisdictions or playing a role in 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 in Edinburgh.

Your Experience Dual Qualified Solicitor (Scotland & England/Wales) with 3+ PQE Strong experience in Family Law across one or both jurisdictions Experience managing your own caseload independently Strong understanding (or interest in developing expertise) in cross-border family matters Excellent communication and client-facing skills A proactive, collaborative and commercially aware approach

Why This Role?

Join a highly ranked L500 Family team with a strong cross-border practice Play a key role in a growing dual-qualified / multi-jurisdictional offering High-quality, complex work without the demands of a traditional City role Agile and flexible working, with scope for a semi-remote working pattern Genuine work-life balance and supportive team culture Lucrative salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits package If you'd like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott on  or  for a confidential discussion.