Solicitor jobs in Dundee
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About the Dundee legal market
Dundee sits at the heart of its regional legal market, sitting in Angus as part of the wider Scotland legal market. Our directory currently lists 7 SRA-regulated firms with offices in Dundee or the immediate area; we surface the nearest live openings below so candidates aren't left with an empty page.
- Local market: Dundee is a major UK city and a regional legal centre in its own right, set within Angus.
- Nearest hub: Dundee 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: 7 SRA-regulated firms indexed in Dundee so far, including Blackadders LLP, Insights Learning & Development Limited, MELTSER LAW GROUP.
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Solicitor salaries in Dundee
The figures below reflect typical solicitor salary bands across the Scotland legal market — the regional benchmark within which Dundee firms recruit. Individual Dundee 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 Dundee role you apply to.
Scotland as a legal market
Dundee 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 Dundee legal jobs
How many law firms are based in Dundee?
Our SRA-regulated directory currently lists 7 firms with offices in Dundee or the immediate area. Examples include Blackadders LLP, Insights Learning & Development Limited, MELTSER LAW GROUP, Mars Petcare UK. New firms are added as we expand our Angus coverage.
What does a solicitor earn in Dundee?
Salaries in Dundee 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 Dundee roles vary based on firm size, practice area and the employer's position in the market.
Which practice areas hire most in Dundee?
The Scotland market overall is strongest in commercial, real estate, family and private client work. Dundee 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 Dundee listings appear at the top of this page when openings are posted.
Do I need to live in Dundee to apply?
No. Dundee firms hire candidates from across Angus 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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