Solicitor jobs in Aberdeen
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About the Aberdeen legal market
Aberdeen is a primary hub for legal recruitment in the region, sitting in Aberdeenshire as part of the wider Scotland legal market. Our directory currently lists 22 SRA-regulated firms with offices in Aberdeen or the immediate area; we surface the nearest live openings below so candidates aren't left with an empty page.
- Local market: Aberdeen is a major UK city and a regional legal centre in its own right, set within Aberdeenshire.
- Nearest hub: Aberdeen is itself the dominant legal hub for Scotland, with national and regional firms both headquartered in the city and operating major offices here.
- Firm coverage: 22 SRA-regulated firms indexed in Aberdeen so far, including ABERDEIN CONSIDINE & COMPANY, Aberdein Considine LLP, BURNETT & REID LLP.
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Solicitor salaries in Aberdeen
The figures below reflect typical solicitor salary bands across the Scotland legal market — the regional benchmark within which Aberdeen firms recruit. Individual Aberdeen roles will sit within these bands depending on firm size, practice area and the specific employer; central-Scotland firms typically pay at the upper end, with smaller high-street and regional practices closer to the lower end.
| PQE / Role | Scotland typical range |
|---|---|
| Newly qualified (NQ) | £45,000 – £62,000 |
| 2–4 PQE | £60,000 – £85,000 |
| 5+ PQE / Senior Associate | £85,000 – £120,000 |
| Partner / Equity Partner | £105,000 – £170,000 |
Salary bands reflect typical Scotland regional ranges as of 2026. Bands are indicative — your specific offer will depend on the firm, practice area, prior PQE-relevant experience and the specific Aberdeen role you apply to.
Scotland as a legal market
Aberdeen sits within Scotland, which is operates under its own legal system. Edinburgh and Glasgow dominate the market — Edinburgh skewing toward financial services, asset management and corporate work; Glasgow toward commercial, dispute resolution and personal injury — with Aberdeen historically tied to oil and gas.
Frequently asked questions about Aberdeen legal jobs
How many law firms are based in Aberdeen?
Our SRA-regulated directory currently lists 22 firms with offices in Aberdeen or the immediate area. Examples include ABERDEIN CONSIDINE & COMPANY, Aberdein Considine LLP, BURNETT & REID LLP, BW OFFSHORE (UK) Ltd. New firms are added as we expand our Aberdeenshire coverage.
What does a solicitor earn in Aberdeen?
Salaries in Aberdeen typically follow the wider Scotland market: roughly £45,000 – £62,000 for newly qualified solicitors, £60,000 – £85,000 at 2–4 PQE, and £85,000 – £120,000 at senior associate level. Partner earnings sit in the £105,000 – £170,000 range. Specific Aberdeen roles vary based on firm size, practice area and the employer's position in the market.
Which practice areas hire most in Aberdeen?
The Scotland market overall is strongest in commercial, real estate, family and private client work. Aberdeen specifically depends on the size and specialism of the firms based locally — smaller towns lean toward residential conveyancing, family and wills, while larger centres add commercial, employment and dispute resolution. Live Aberdeen listings appear at the top of this page when openings are posted.
Do I need to live in Aberdeen to apply?
No. Aberdeen firms hire candidates from across Aberdeenshire and the wider Scotland market. Hybrid working is now standard at most firms, so as long as you can attend the office on agreed days, applying from a nearby town is normal practice.
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Solicitor jobs in nearby Scotland towns
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