Private Client Senior Associate – Edinburgh

Frasia Wright Associates; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Frasia Wright Associates in Edinburgh is seeking a Private Client Senior Associate to join its market-leading Scottish practice. The role focuses on high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners and trustees, with access to high-quality work and clear opportunities for career progression.

You will advise on wills, succession planning, trusts and executries, provide inheritance tax and estate planning guidance, and manage complex private client matters while mentoring junior lawyers and

Qualifications

• At least 6 years' PQE in Scottish private client work.
• Technical excellence, commercial awareness and ability to manage complex matters independently.
• Experience advising on wills, trusts, executries and wealth preservation.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on wills, succession planning, trusts, executries and wealth preservation matters
• Providing inheritance tax and estate planning advice tailored to clients' personal and family circumstances
• Managing complex private client matters and building long-term relationships with clients and professional advisers
• Supporting the development of junior team members and contributing to business development initiatives within the wider practice

Skills

Private Client Law

Wills & Estates

Trusts & Executors

Client Relationships

Job description

This leading Scottish law firm is recruiting a Private Client Senior Associate to join its highly regarded team in Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced private client lawyer to work with a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners and trustees, while playing a key role in the continued success of a market-leading practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising clients on wills, succession planning, trusts, executries and wealth preservation matters
• Providing inheritance tax and estate planning advice tailored to clients' personal and family circumstances
• Managing complex private client matters and building long-term relationships with clients and professional advisers
• Supporting the development of junior team members and contributing to business development initiatives within the wider practice

Applicants should have at least 6 years' PQE with strong experience in Scottish private client work. Candidates should be technically strong, commercially aware, and confident managing complex matters independently while delivering exceptional client service. STEP qualification would be advantageous, although it is not essential.

You will be joining a highly respected team with an outstanding reputation in the Scottish market, offering high-quality work, excellent client exposure, and clear opportunities for career progression within a collaborative and supportive environment.