Private Client Lawyer

Thomson Legal; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected commercial law firm in Scotland is seeking a junior lawyer to join their Private Client team. The role involves delivering legal advice on wills, executory administration, and other private client services. Candidates should have a minimum of one year’s experience in a Private Client team. The position is based in Perth and offers opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year’s post qualification experience within a Private Client team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver private client legal advice and services.
• Maintain relationships with existing clients for repeat business.
• Participate in business development projects.

Skills

Private Client Law

Client Relationship Management

Education

Post qualification experience

Job description

One of Scotland's most respected commercial law firms is currently looking to hire an additional junior lawyer to join their highly-regarded Private Client team based in their offices in Perth.

Position Overview:

The successful candidate will be required to deliver private client legal advice and services including:

• Wills
• Executry Administration
• Guardianships
• Trust Creation and Management
• Tax Planning
• Powers of Attorney
• Elderly Client Law

The main duties and responsibilities of the role are as follows:

• To develop and maintain relationships on behalf of the firm with existing clients of the firm and to achieve repeat business for the Firm.
• This includes delivery to agreed standards and co-ordination of services for clients;
• To play part in specific business development projects including Wills reviews, client succession including ensuring that client information is obtained for the firm’s database for service delivery and marketing purposes;
• To participate in team education and training.

Candidate Requirements:

• Ideally, you will haveat least one year’s post qualification experience workingwithin a Private Client team.
• The role is based in Perth but will also work closely with firm's other Scottish offices.

To discuss this role in confidence, to request the full job description or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson, Director

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