Private Client/General Practice Solicitor, Tranent

Cullen Kilshaw Solicitors & Estate Agents; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cullen Kilshaw Solicitors & Estate Agents in Tranent is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join our team. The role suits a specialist in private client work, or solicitors with experience in private client and residential conveyancing, to manage their own caseload.

You will deliver practical, client-focused advice, build relationships with clients and colleagues, and contribute to the firm’s continued growth in the local community.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in Scotland (NQ-5+ PQE considered).
• Experience managing private client matters with minimal supervision.
• Experience with residential conveyancing transactions.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Interest in networking and business development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of private client matters including: wills, powers of attorney, executry administration, trust administration, and estate planning.
• Handle residential conveyancing transactions such as sales, purchases, transfers of title and remortgages.
• Provide clear, practical legal advice tailored to clients’ circumstances.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Liaise with colleagues to ensure efficient, seamless service and maintain file records.
• Ensure compliance with Law Society of Scotland regulations and AML procedures.
• Support business development and strengthen the firm’s local presence.

Skills

Client communication

Time management

Client care

Teamwork

Business development

Education

Qualified Solicitor in Scotland

Job description

Due to continued growth and increasing demand within our Tranent office, we are seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join our team. While a specialist private client solicitor would be ideal, we would also welcome applications from solicitors with experience across private client and residential conveyancing matters.

The successful candidate will manage their own caseload while providing a high quality, practical and client focused service. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing firm with strong client relationships and a significant volume of existing work.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of private client matters including:
  – Wills
  – Powers of Attorney
  – Executry administration
  – Trust administration
  – Estate planning
• Handle residential conveyancing transactions where appropriate, including:
  – Sales and purchases
  – Transfers of title
  – Remortgages
• Provide clear, practical legal advice tailored to clients’ individual circumstances.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Liaise with colleagues across the firm to ensure the delivery of an efficient and seamless service.
• Maintain accurate file management and case records.
• Ensure compliance with Law Society of Scotland regulations, AML procedures and firm policies.
• Support business development initiatives and help strengthen the firm’s presence within the local community.

Person Specification

• Qualified Solicitor in Scotland (NQ-5 + PQE considered).
• Experience managing private client matters with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Professional, approachable and proactive manner.
• Specialist experience in private client work.
• Experience handling residential conveyancing transactions.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff.
• Interest in networking and business development activities.
• Familiarity with legal case management systems.

Key Skills

• Problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Empathy and professionalism when dealing with clients.
• Teamwork and collaboration.