Family Solicitor

May 20, 2026
Urgent

Job Description

Family Solicitor NQ-4 PQE

Location: Inverness Hybrid Working Available

A highly regarded legal team in the Highlands is looking to appoint a Family Solicitor (NQ-4 PQE) to join its expanding practice in Inverness. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a broad mix of family law matters, working closely with experienced colleagues while building your own profile within a supportive and forward thinking environment.

You’ll work with a diverse client base, handling everything from high value financial cases to sensitive family matters, with a real focus on providing practical, clear and empathetic advice.

What’s on offer?

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Hybrid working model
  • Exposure to a wide variety of family law matters
  • Structured career progression and development support
  • Inclusive and collaborative team culture
  • Opportunity to get involved in business development and profile raising

The role

You’ll advise clients across a full spectrum of family law matters, including:

  • Financial provision on separation and divorce
  • Child related matters such as residence, contact and relocation
  • More complex cases including cross border disputes, adoption and surrogacy
  • Supporting cases through the Sheriff Court process
  • Preparing case documentation, evidence and witness statements
  • Attending client meetings and court hearings
  • Contributing to client updates, legal insights and team initiatives

About you

This role would suit a Family Solicitor who:

  • Has NQ-4 years’ PQE in family law
  • Enjoys working directly with clients and providing practical guidance
  • Is organised and able to manage competing deadlines
  • Communicates clearly and professionally
  • Works well as part of a close knit and collaborative team
  • Is keen to continue developing technical knowledge and expertise

The environment

You’ll be joining a firm that combines high quality legal work with a people focused culture. Collaboration is encouraged, development is supported and there is a genuine emphasis on delivering excellent client service with a thoughtful and solutions focused approach.

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