Junior Private Client Solicitor – Edinburgh

Frasia Wright Associates; City of Edinburgh; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Increasing holiday entitlement

Comprehensive protection benefits

Résumé du poste

Frasia Wright Associates in Edinburgh seeks a Newly Qualified Solicitor (or trainee nearing qualification) to join its respected Private Client team. The role focuses on wills, asset protection, succession planning, and advising high‑net‑worth clients and families.

You will handle a diverse caseload alongside senior specialists, with opportunities to develop trusts and tax planning expertise while building relationships with clients and external advisers.

Qualifications

• Experience advising high‑net‑worth clients on asset protection and succession planning.
• Experience with wills, trusts, estates and tax planning.
• Ability to draft accurate legal documents and correspondence.

Responsabilités

• Advise private and high‑net‑worth clients on asset protection and succession planning.
• Support families and business owners with ownership structures, including trusts and partnerships.
• Draft wills, powers of attorney and related governance documents.

Connaissances

Client advisory

Estate planning

Wills & trusts

Tax planning

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Formation

Qualified solicitor or trainee in progression

Outils

Microsoft Office

Legal research databases

Description du poste

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise private and high‑net‑worth clients on asset protection and succession planning.
• Support families and business owners in selecting appropriate ownership structures, including trusts and partnerships.
• Draft accurate legal documents and correspondence relating to wills, governance, estates, and tax planning.
• Work alongside tax advisers and accountants to guide clients through tax considerations.
• Assist clients in developing estate and business succession strategies.
• Provide guidance to family businesses on continuity, conflict management, and philanthropic aims.
• Manage your own caseload proactively while contributing to wider team projects.
• Troubleshoot client issues professionally and efficiently.
• Work towards meeting financial targets and maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of private client law.
• Collaborate with external advisers—such as accountants and wealth planners to deliver integrated solutions.
• Build a professional network and contribute to business development.
• Prepare thought‑leadership content for online and professional publications.
• Maintain strong internal working relationships and support colleagues across specialisms.
• Ensure full compliance with financial, AML and record‑keeping procedures.

A well‑established Scottish law firm is seeking a Newly Qualified Solicitor (or Trainee due to qualify) to join its respected Private Client team in Edinburgh. The firm is a long‑established private client practice, providing legal, financial, and administrative services to individuals, families, trusts, charities, and private companies.

You will handle your own diverse caseload while working alongside senior specialists on high‑quality private client matters, including wills, powers of attorney, asset protection, succession planning, and tax issues. The role combines independent file management with collaborative work, providing tailored advice to individuals, families, business owners, and high‑net‑worth clients.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with high‑net‑worth clients and trusts, strong commercial awareness, excellent accuracy and communication skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a willingness to pursue STEP qualifications are valued. Applicants with up to 2 years’ PQE or relevant transferable skills are encouraged to apply.

• competitive salary
• increasing holiday entitlement
• comprehensive protection benefits that support long‑term employee wellbeing.

Junior Private Client Solicitor – Edinburgh Scotland