Private Client Solicitor

Job Description

Join a market-leading private client team with 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.