Family Law – Legal Director/ Consultant/ Senior Associate Gibson Kerr is a long-established, central Edinburgh legal practice with an established client base, specialising in family law, personal law and residential conveyancing and estate agency. The business is a three-partner firm, with ten other qualified solicitors. We currently operate from our office in Edinburgh’s West End and from Glasgow City Centre. The Family Law department is currently made up of two partners, a consultant, a senior associate, an associate, a senior solicitor, and seven support staff. We are looking for a family solicitor at a legal director, consultant or senior associate level, ideally with a minimum of ten years’ post-qualifying experience, who specialises in family law and who can manage their own case load with minimum supervision. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to further their career within a supportive environment. The successful candidate will be required to help develop an already expanding department. The person will have a strong working knowledge of the relevant law, experience in a client-facing role, good communication skills and will always put their clients’ interests foremost. They will have significant experience dealing with financial provision in medium to high net worth or complicated cases, and, ideally, will be accredited by the LSS as a specialist in family law. If not, they will be expected to gain accreditation quickly. They will be enthusiastic, bright and cheerful – someone with a good rapport with clients and staff, and with a keen sense of professionalism. Job Description Qualifications and Skills

Experience of family law (min 10 yrs PQE) Ability to work with minimum supervision Computer literate – MS Word, Internet, Excel (basic), email Knowledge of Sheriff Court procedures Knowledge of Court of Session procedures would be an advantage Driving licence

Responsibilities

Take up a client-facing role in the Family Law Department. Take responsibility for caseload, delivering accurate, high quality, on-time service to clients. Abide by the ethical code applicable to Scottish solicitors. Keep all client information strictly confidential. Maintain professional appearance and conduct.

Conditions of Employment Working hours will be 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. More may be required from time to time, on a voluntary basis. Flexible and agile working can be agreed. Five weeks annual leave is given, plus five days' public holidays: two days at each of Christmas and New Year and one day on Easter Monday. Salary will be towards the top level for the right person, negotiable depending on experience, with the possibility to earn bonus. Three months’ notice of termination of employment is to be given on either side, though there is a three‑month probationary period during which the employer only requires to give one month’s notice. Three months’ notice period applies to the applicant during the probationary period. Promotion Prospects To take on more responsibilities as the business expands. Opportunity to advance for the right person. Salary Commensurate with experience.

Excellent team player and ability to manage across the business Show willingness to learn new tasks and firm procedures Take responsibility for the impact of their actions on firm performance Handle varied workload, prioritising tasks as appropriate Take initiative where opportunities arise in getting new business

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice

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