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Private Client Lawyer (5+ years')

G2 Legal

City of Edinburgh

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GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Private Client Lawyer with over 5 years of experience to join their esteemed team in Edinburgh. The role focuses on advising high-net-worth clients on wills, trusts, and estate planning while offering career progression in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates are commercially aware, solution-focused, and enjoy mentoring junior staff.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Supportive and inclusive culture

Qualifications

5+ years PQE in private client work, ideally with complex estates.
Experience in advising on wills, trusts, and executries.
Interest in mentoring and developing junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

Advising clients on trusts, estate planning for high-net-worth individuals.
Leading client relationships and offering tailored advice.
Supervising and mentoring paralegals and trainees.

Skills

Client-focused approach

Commercial awareness

Mentoring skills

Education

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A top-tier law firm is looking to add a private client associate/senior associate (5+ years') to their 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.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Legal
Industries
Legal Services and Law Practice

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