Private Client Lawyer

HRC Recruitment; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working options

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

A well-regarded Scottish firm is seeking a private client solicitor to join its established team in Aberdeen. You will manage your own caseload advising on wills, trusts, executries, succession planning and asset protection, while benefiting from experienced colleagues and a strong referral network.

The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, flexible and hybrid working options, and clear career progression within a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 2–5 years PQE in private client work.
• Experience handling wills, trusts and executries.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach.
• Keen to develop your career within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Advising on wills and estate planning.
• Trust creation, administration and taxation matters.
• Executry administration.
• Asset protection and succession planning.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Supporting business development initiatives.

Skills

Client communication

Commercial awareness

Proactive approach

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified solicitor (private client)

Job description

Are you a private client solicitor looking to take the next step in your career with a well-regarded and growing team?

Our client, a highly respected Scottish firm seeking a talented to join its established private client practice. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with a diverse client base, advising on a broad range of matters including wills, trusts, executries, succession planning and asset protection.

The successful candidate will manage their own caseload while benefiting from the support of experienced colleagues and strong referral networks. You will have the opportunity to build lasting client relationships and play a key role in delivering practical, tailored advice to individuals and families.

The Role

• Advising on wills and estate planning
• Trust creation, administration and taxation matters
• Executry administration
• Asset protection and succession planning
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Supporting business development initiatives

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with 2-5 years' PQE in private client work
• Experience handling wills, trusts and executries
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach
• Keen to develop your career within a supportive and collaborative team

The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package, high-quality private client work, a supportive and collegiate working environment, genuine career progression opportunities and flexible and hybrid working options

For further information please contact Lara Paterson on 07704 541 212 or at [e-mail]. All enquiries treated in strictest confidence