Private Client Lawyer

G2 Legal Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a top-tier law firm's Private Client team in Edinburgh as a Private Client Associate/Senior Associate. With your 5+ years’ experience, you will advise clients on wills, trusts, and estate planning while mentoring junior colleagues in a supportive environment that values career progression.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ PQE in private client work.
• Experience with complex estates.

Responsibilities

• Advise on wills, trusts, and estate planning for high-net-worth individuals.
• Supervise and mentor paralegals and trainees.
• Contribute to business development initiatives.

Skills

Client Advisory

Estate Planning

Mentoring

Commercial Awareness

Education

5+ years PQE

Job description

Private Client Lawyer (5+ years')

A top-tier law firm is looking to add a Private Client Associate/Senior Associate (5+ years') to its Private Client team in Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading group recognised for its depth of expertise and client-focused approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on wills, powers of attorney, trusts and executry administration
• Providing estate planning for high-net-worth individuals and families
• Advising landed estates and farming clients on long-term planning
• Working on cross-border succession and tax matters
• Setting up and administering personal injury trusts
• Supporting clients with Adults with Incapacity and guardianship applications
• Leading client relationships and offering tailored, practical advice
• Supervising and mentoring paralegals and trainees
• Participating in training delivery and team development
• Contributing to business development and client growth initiatives

About You

• 5+ years’ PQE
• Significant experience in private client work, ideally involving complex estates
• Commercial awareness with a solution-focused approach
• Comfortable handling high levels of client responsibility
• Interested in mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to a collaborative team

This is a chance to join one of Scotland’s most respected private client teams, working alongside legal experts in a supportive and ambitious environment. The firm offers a modern, inclusive culture and opportunities for genuine career progression.

Please contact Melissa Tang at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion or apply with an up-to-date CV.

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