Private Client Associate/Legal Director – Dundee

Frasia Wright Associates; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Frasia Wright Associates is assisting a prominent Scottish law firm in Dundee to hire an Associate or Legal Director for its Private Client team. The role focuses on advising individuals, families, and trustees on wealth and succession planning and involves working closely with experienced Partners.

Candidates should have at least 6 years PQE with extensive private client experience. The firm offers high-quality work, clear career progression, hybrid working, and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 6+ years PQE in private client work.
• Strong client relationship skills.
• Mentoring junior team members.
• Ability to contribute to business development.

Responsibilities

• Managing wills, trusts, estate planning, inheritance tax, and private wealth matters.
• Leading on complex estate and trust work with senior colleagues.
• Mentoring junior team members and supporting their development.
• Building strong client relationships and delivering tailored legal advice.
• Supporting business development and contributing to team growth.

Skills

Private client experience

Client relationship management

Mentoring juniors

Business development

Job description

We are currently working with our client, a prominent Scottish law firm. The firm is currently seeking an Associate or Legal Director to join its respected Private Client team in Dundee. This is an excellent opportunity to handle high-quality private client work, advising individuals, families, and trustees on a range of wealth and succession planning matters while working closely with experienced Partners.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Managing wills, trusts, estate planning, inheritance tax, and private wealth matters.
• Leading on complex estate and trust work alongside senior colleagues.
• Mentoring junior team members and support their development.
• Building strong client relationships and delivering tailored legal advice.
• Supporting business development and contributing to team growth.

The team is keen to speak with candidates with at least 6 years’ PQE with extensive experience in private client work. The role is ideal for an ambitious lawyer looking to advance their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

The firm offers high-quality work, genuine career progression opportunities, hybrid working, and an excellent benefits package.