Careers

Who are we?

Mackinnons is one of Aberdeen’s oldest and most established firms of specialist lawyers offering a wide range of legal services to an extensive client base including the giants of the oil & gas sectors, shipping magnates, harbour boards and port authorities, as well as generations of families throughout the North East of Scotland and beyond.

What makes Mackinnons different?

Although one of the oldest firms in Aberdeen, we are recognised as being one of the most progressive.  We are committed to delivering value for money and enjoy excellent, supportive relationships with our clients.  Throughout our departments the emphasis is on creating long-term relationships, delivering effective solutions and providing high quality expert advice and support when required.

What would a career with Mackinnons offer you?

If you would like to consider a career with Mackinnons, we will provide you with a demanding, stimulating and rewarding environment.

You will work alongside people who are energetic and pro-active and you will be given work which will keep you challenged and provide both variety and opportunity.

The recruitment and retention of skilled and talented personnel is crucial to our continued success in business.  We firmly believe that it is important to invest in our staff so as to ensure that our clients continue to receive the standard of service they have come to expect.

All staff at Mackinnons enjoy a benefit package which complements already competitive salaries

Benefits include:

  • A competitive salary based on experience
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Life assurance cover
  • Generous holiday entitlement
  • Childcare vouchers which are not subject to tax or NI
  • Staff introduction bonus scheme
  • Payment of professional subscriptions
  • Discounted legal fees
  • Annual flu immunisation programme
  • Reasonable flexible conditions (subject to negotiation)  

Vacancies

  • Facilities Assistant - role particulars available here.
  • Legal Cashier - role particulars available here

Even though we may not currently have a vacancy advertised on our website which meet your specific skills, if you are looking for a fresh challenge in a rewarding environment then we want to hear from you.  Send us a copy of your CV and a covering letter detailing the type of position you may be interested in, by e-mail to our Staff Partner, Neil Torrance neilt@mackinnons.com 

Please note that by applying and submitting your application for a position within Mackinnons, applicants’ information will only be held by the firm for the purpose for which it was collected.

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