Private Client Senior Associate

Hunter Savage; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading law firm as a Private Client Senior Associate in Edinburgh or Glasgow. This role is ideal for a solicitor with 6-8 years of post-qualification experience, offering exceptional career progression, a supportive environment, and involvement with high-calibre work. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive and inclusive team environment

Career development and progression opportunities

Hybrid/flexible working options

State-of-the-art offices in Glasgow or Edinburgh

Qualifications

• 6-8 years PQE with strong private client law background.
• Excellent technical skills in complex wills and estate administration.
• Confident in client-facing roles with exceptional service commitment.

Responsibilities

• Advise high-net-worth clients on estate planning and succession matters.
• Manage a varied caseload with autonomy and partner support.
• Mentor junior team members and collaborate with other teams.

Skills

Advising on estate planning

Managing complex wills

Client communication

Commercial awareness

Job description

Job Title: Private Client Senior Associate
Location: Glasgow or Edinburgh
Type: Permanent

Description
We are hiring for our client, a highly respected and forward-thinking law firm, who are seeking to appoint a Private Client Senior Associate to join their dynamic and expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading legal practice renowned for its strong private client offering, progressive culture, and genuine investment in career development.

This Private Client Senior Associate role is open to candidates with ideally 6–8 years’ post-qualification experience, although applications from talented individuals outside this range will also be considered. With bases in both Glasgow and Edinburgh, the firm offers flexibility on location and hybrid working arrangements.

This position is ideal for a private client solicitor ready to take the next step in their career — with clear progression pathways and exposure to high-calibre work in a collaborative and collegiate team.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Exceptional Employer– Well-respected legal team with a supportive and inclusive culture
2. Excellent Progression Opportunities– Join a firm that prioritises internal development and advancement
3. Location Flexibility– Based in Glasgow or Edinburgh, with hybrid options

The Role

• Advising high-net-worth individuals and families on estate planning, trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and succession matters
• Managing a varied caseload with autonomy, while receiving ongoing partner support
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members as required
• Working collaboratively with other teams including tax and corporate
• Supporting strategic business development initiatives and maintaining client relationships

The Person

• Ideally 6–8 years’ PQE with a strong background in private client law
• Excellent technical skills with experience in complex wills, trusts, and estate administration
• A strong communicator, confident in client-facing roles
• Commercial awareness and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service
• Interest in growing your profile within a leading legal practice

The Rewards

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive and inclusive team environment
• Career development and progression within a top-tier firm
• Hybrid/flexible working options
• Offices in Glasgow or Edinburgh, with state-of-the-art facilities