Associate - Private Client

Iconic Resourcing Ltd.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Iconic Resourcing Ltd. is partnering with a Scottish law firm to recruit an Associate – Private Client for their Edinburgh team.

The role focuses on advising clients across wills, executry, trusts, and tax planning within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years’ PQE in Private Client, be commercially minded, and capable of managing own workload while delivering high-quality client care.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ PQE within Private Client
• Commercially aware and able to manage own workload
• Interest in business development and growth of the Private Client offering

Responsibilities

• Advise clients across private client work including wills, executry administration, powers of attorney, guardianships, trusts and succession planning
• Handle complex executries, trusts and tax planning matters with guidance as needed
• Collaborate with colleagues on larger, more complex matters and develop strong client relationships

Skills

Private Client

Solicitor

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Associate – Private Client (5+ PQE)

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + Benefits

We are delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded Scottish law firm to recruit Associates into their established and growing Private Client team based in either Edinburgh.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor looking to work within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, advising a broad and varied client base on high-quality and often complex matters.

The Role

You will advise clients across a full spectrum of private client work, including drafting Wills, executry administration, Powers of Attorney, Guardianships, trusts and succession planning matters.

The role will also involve advising on complex and tax-paying estates, Inheritance Tax planning and reliefs including APR and BPR, trust creation and management, asset protection matters and more technical trust and executry work.

Alongside managing your own caseload independently, you will also have the opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues on larger and more complex matters, building strong client relationships and contributing to the continued success and growth of the wider team.

About You

The firm is keen to hear from Solicitors with at least 5 years’ PQE within Private Client, although candidates with varying levels of experience will also be considered.

You will be commercially aware, organised and confident managing your own workload while delivering a high standard of client care. Experience advising on complex executries, trusts and tax planning matters would be highly advantageous.

The successful candidate will also have an interest in business development, networking and supporting the continued growth of the Private Client offering.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a modern and highly respected firm offering high-quality work, a supportive team culture and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.

The role offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000 alongside an excellent benefits package and flexibility around working arrangements, with both full-time and part-time applicants encouraged to apply.

Iconic Resourcing are committed to partnering with clients who share our values of inclusivity and diversity.

We work with many businesses that recognise the importance of creating a welcoming and respectful workplace for all employees.

As an equal opportunities employer, we treat all applicants fairly and equally.

We act as both an employment business and an employment agency and are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments required.