Job Description
About Gilson Gray
Gilson Gray is a multi-award-winning full-service law firm with offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, Forfar, East Lothian, Perth, Lincoln and London. We offer expert legal, property and financial services. Alongside our legal teams, our property division is made up of experienced Estate Agency and Lettings professionals who guide clients through every stage of buying, selling, letting, and managing property. Our financial services division brings together experts in financial planning and wealth management, allowing us to deliver joined-up advice and personalised solutions tailored to each client's goals and circumstances.
Founded in 2014 as a bold challenger to the traditional legal market, we executed the largest full-service launch in sector history. Now a multi-award-winning firm and one of the UK’s fastest-growing legal practices, we bring together top legal talent to deliver commercially astute, cost-effective, and technically excellent solutions. Our innovative approach and client-first ethos continue to redefine industry standards, cementing our position as a true market leader.
We are one of the UK’s most prominent law firms. We’ve achieved this by being different.
Different people. Different approach. Different results.
The Role
We are looking to further strengthen our current Family Law team with the appointment of an experienced Associate or Senior Associate in Glasgow.
As an Associate/Senior Associate at Gilson Gray, you’ll be responsible for:-
- Managing a busy caseload of family law matters
- Advising clients on all aspects of family law
- Providing strategic, practical and empathetic advice tailored to clients’ individual circumstances
- Drafting legal documentation, court pleadings and settlement agreements
- Actively representing clients in court proceedings and negotiations
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships ensuring an exceptional client experience
- Taking an active role in business development activities and networking opportunities and helping to further strengthen the firm’s profile in the Family Law Market
- Collaborating with colleagues across the wider business to provide integrated client solutions
Required Knowledge and Experience
- Qualified Solicitor in Scotland with approximately 5+ years’ PQE
- Significant experience handling a broad range of family law matters, including experience in court advocacy
- Strong technical expertise in Scottish family law and court procedure
- Excellent client relationship, negotiation and communication skills
- Experience managing complex and sensitive cases with confidence and professionalism
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- A proven commitment to delivering outstanding client service
Our Team
The Team is one of Scotland’s leading family law teams, ranked in both Chambers UK Guide and The Legal 500. We undertake a variety of privately funded work, offering the opportunity to work on high-quality, often complex matters spanning financial provision, child-related cases, asset protection (including prenuptial and postnuptial agreements) and cohabitation claims. We act for clients in the Court of Session and Sheriff Courts across Scotland, combining technical expertise and commercial awareness with a practical, empathetic approach to helping clients navigate significant moments in their lives.
You’ll be part of an enthusiastic, collaborative team where expertise is valued, ideas are shared and colleagues support one another. This is an opportunity to develop your family law career through varied, rewarding work within an inclusive and ambitious team. We take pride in creating an enjoyable, motivating working environment in which you can contribute your experience, learn from others and help deliver an exceptional service to our clients.
About You
Our ideal candidate would:
- Be commercially aware and enthusiastic about contributing to the growth of the practice
- Have confidence building relationships with clients and professional contacts
- Be comfortable taking the lead on business development activities
- Demonstrate leadership qualities and a collaborative mindset
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Share our values of excellence, integrity and teamwork
Benefits
- A competitive salary with annual review and potential bonus award depending upon performance
- Private Medical Insurance
- 32 days holiday a year (includes bank holidays)
- Birthday day off
- 3 x Death in Service benefits
- Membership of an occupational pension scheme
- Wellbeing initiatives and opportunity to access online Health Provider
- Staff discount on Firm services