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Law firm Morton Fraser LLP says it's a firm that looks to the future. "There are many things that we do today that will help clarify tomorrow's potential to be a better place to live and work. We work with charities to raise awareness and funds, as well as offering pro bono services, advice and facilities."

Based in Edinburgh and Glasgow, the firm is one of the independent top ten Scottish law firms. It helps nurture tomorrow's legal and business expertise by lecturing and mentoring in educational institutions.

Staff provide pro bono services to 43 organisations, including CBI Scotland, Age Scotland and Enable, a Scottish charity for those with learning disabilities, the WS Society, Flexibility Works, Edinburgh universities, Edinburgh Foundation for Women in Law and the Law Society of Scotland.

Morton Fraser works across four areas: business, commercial real estate, the public sector and individuals and families, advising clients in Britain and internationally. It believes that, to see the bigger picture and to represent its diverse clients, it needs a wide range of opinions and outlooks within the firm. Its recruits encompass a mixture of backgrounds, religions, sexualities and ethnicities.

The firm represents some of the largest private-, public- and third-sector organisations in the country, including central and local government and charities, among them drinks company Diageo, footwear seller Schuh, online flight portal Skyscanner, Scottish Wildlife Trust, Orkney Islands Council, Scottish Gymnastics and Royal Bank of Scotland.

Personal Growth

76% of staff agreed

The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future

Learning Lounge, the firm's e-learning platform, is available to staff. It also runs an extensive programme of in-person training, covering topics such as business development, intergenerational working, time management and personal effectiveness, client services and presentation skills. Staff are also encouraged to undertake secondments to broaden their outlook.

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Giving Something Back

96% of staff agreed

My organisation encourages charitable activities

Action for Children is this year's chosen charity and staff raised more than £2,000 by taking part in the Glasgow Kiltwalk, just one of the charity events planned during the year. The firm also runs volunteering days, which include gardening and beach cleans. Some staff volunteer with MCR Pathways, mentoring young people.

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94% of staff agreed

I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation

The firm has conducted several listening exercises over the past 18 months. In response to feedback it has reviewed its pay structure and benefits package. It increased its investment in salaries, improved maternity pay and introduced paid paternity leave and private medical cover for the whole workforce. It also raised pension contributions.

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