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Private Client Solicitor

Edinburgh Permanent £49,000 - £58,000 per year View Job Description
Private Client Solicitor sought for a rare opportunity to join a renowned private client team in Edinburgh. You'll work with high-net-worth individuals and their advisers on complex tax, trusts, and succession matters.
  • Join a market-leading private client team
  • Meaningful, high-value work with HNW individuals

About Our Client

Our client is a highly respected, award-winning legal and tax advisory firm with a strong presence across Scotland. With a reputation for discretion, expertise, and client care, they advise HNW individuals, families, landowners, and philanthropists. Known for fostering long-term careers, they provide genuine work-life balance, supportive leadership, and market-leading development opportunities.

Job Description

  • Manage a caseload of private client matters, including wills, trusts, and estate planning.
  • Provide expert legal advice to clients, ensuring a high level of service and professionalism.
  • Draft and review legal documents, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to deliver seamless and effective client solutions.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed client records and case files.
  • Assist in the administration of estates, ensuring timely and efficient processes.
  • Attend client meetings, both in person and remotely, to build and maintain strong relationships.
  • Stay updated on legal developments and apply this knowledge to client work.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Private Client Solicitor should have:

  • A qualification in law, with a specialism or interest in private client matters.
  • Proven experience in drafting wills, managing trusts, and estate planning.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to liaise effectively with clients and colleagues.
  • The ability to manage a varied caseload with efficiency and professionalism.
  • A proactive approach to staying informed about legal changes and developments.

What's on Offer

Join a firm where you're genuinely valued. Enjoy a strong mentoring culture, hybrid working after initial training, and career development within a team known for its exceptional expertise and collaborative ethos. This permanent role offers a salary between £49,000-£58,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and a real opportunity to grow in one of Scotland's most respected private client practices.If you're an experienced Private Client Solicitor, apply now or contact James Hitti for more information.

Contact
James Hitti
Quote job ref
JN-092025-6833042
Phone number
+441312430370

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Private Client
Sector
Business Services
Location
Edinburgh
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
James Hitti
Consultant phone
+441312430370
Job reference
JN-092025-6833042