Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP

Could you be a future #legaltrainee at MFMac? As a thriving independent Scottish law firm which is focused on delivering first-class legal solutions for our clients, we’re looking for the next generation of solicitors to join us and contribute to our success. We’re looking for confident, forward-thinking individuals and excellent communicators who can establish effective relationships with clients and colleagues. We offer traineeships in both our Edinburgh and Glasgow offices, and we operate a hybrid working model which supports our people to do their best work every day. Applications for our traineeships commencing in 2026 are now open – visit our website for more details: https://lnkd.in/e2Qjb9JA #TraineeSolicitor #LawCareer #MFMacCareers

Calling all future legal trainees! You can hear from some of MFMac's current trainees as they share invaluable tips on what you should consider when applying for a traineeship with us, and what you need to do to stand out. Applications for 2026 traineeships close at 5pm on Wednesday 31 July. Find out more and apply now: https://lnkd.in/ekx5g8Mm #MFMacCareers #LegalCareers

We're hiring! We are looking for a People Services Assistant to join our People team. The successful candidate will provide HR administrative support and act as the first point of contact for general HR queries across the full employee lifecycle. The role could be suitable for a graduate or college leaver with the right aptitude. Would you like to work at a firm that works with great clients, values a positive work-life balance and provides an inclusive, friendly working environment? Find out more and apply now: https://lnkd.in/e3nS55KR #LegalCareers #MFMacCareers

In our latest employment podcast, David Hossack is joined by Tatiana Pignon from the The Autonomy Institute to discuss a follow up report looking at the longer term effects of a four-day working week pilot which took place in the UK in 2022. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/dCSNde-5 #ukemplaw

Following the Labour Party’s win in the general election, we are about to embark on one of the most significant periods of change to employment law that the country has seen. Innes Clark, Head of Employment Law at MFMac, highlights such proposals, set out in Labour's ‘New Deal for Working People’ manifesto in his latest article for The Scotsman. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/e2SxkFYY #ukemplaw

Today we gave a warm send off to the talented PRIME COMMITMENT work experience students who have spent the week with us in our Glasgow and Edinburgh offices. We'd like to thank them for the energy and enthusiasm that they brought to every activity, and hope that they leave us with a better insight into the legal profession. We wish them all the very best for the future. #FutureLawyers #FutureTalent #SocialMobility #WideningParticipation

We're hiring! We are looking for a Solicitor/Senior Solicitor to join our Planning Law team. The role involves dealing with a broad range of interesting and challenging planning instructions. Although there will be an emphasis on contentious matters such as planning appeals, public inquiries, hearings and judicial review, the post will require input on strategic decision making and advice, as well as drafting of planning obligations. Would you like to work at a firm that works with great clients, values a positive work-life balance and provides an inclusive, friendly working environment? Find out more and apply now: https://lnkd.in/e87fMDGZ #LegalCareers #MFMacCareers

For SMEs in the food and drink sector, intellectual property rights (IPRs) used in relation to their products are often their most valuable assets. In their article for Elite Business , Partners Julie Hamilton (Morton Fraser MacRoberts Solicitors) and Euan Duncan, look at what to look for and what you can you do if you have a dispute. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eVCxQJ_z

Join us next Thursday (18 July) for the second in our More For Lawyers - Summer of CPD series, on "Advocacy in the Sheriff Courts: Preparing for Proof". Nikki Hunter, Legal Director and Solicitor Advocate in our Family Law team, will be sharing her top tips on preparing for proof. This webinar will have a family law focus but will also cover general points helpful for litigators practicing in all areas of law. Secure your place, register now: https://lnkd.in/dX7ZdMJT To find out more and sign-up to our other upcoming webinars: https://lnkd.in/dwCARZ7M

In a landmark decision for the construction sector yesterday, (Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Ltd v Augusta 2008 LLP (formerly Simply Construct (UK) LLP)), the Supreme Court found that a collateral warranty granted by a contractor to a tenant did not give the tenant a right to adjudicate a dispute with the contractor about defects in the contractor's works under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, as amended (the 1996 Act). In his latest article, Partner Neil Kelly discusses what the decision means for the construction industry. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gcspvje5 #constructionlaw #adjudication #disputeresolution