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Due to the planned staged retirement of our senior partner, we are looking to recruit a solicitor with significant family law experience. The candidate should ideally have 10 years+ PQE and be either an accredited family law specialist or have sufficient experience to apply for that status. Candidates should also be able to demonstrate high levels of technical ability, excellent client relationship skills and have a proven track record of handling family law cases to a good standard. The position will involve managing a substantial case load, daily client contact and regular sheriff court advocacy. Experience in conducting Court of Session litigation would be preferred but is not essential.

This year has been challenging for so many of us, but we are glad that we are now starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel, and we are starting to look forward as we move to a new, and hopefully better year ahead. We want to thank all our clients for supporting our business throughout this difficult year and being patient with us as we adapted to new ways of working.

In general, Santa Claus does not appear to be overly concerned with the laws of the lands that he visits once a year. It is easy to see why – issues such as import tariffs from the North Pole on gifts, restrictions from the Civil Aviation Authorities on when he can fly on Christmas Eve, and of course breaking and entering, must arise whatever country he visits. If he stopped to think about such things he would never get his rounds finished. He probably wouldn't even start. The Annus Horribilis of 2020 however brings its own raft of additional challenges for our jolly bearded friend. If he is smart, he might just take the year off...

At Macnabs, our corporate social responsibility programme is an important part of who we are. We have a strong track record of supporting our local communities and helping causes that are close to people’s hearts. Our solicitors volunteer for various organisations in their spare time, including the Lawscot Foundation.