Private Client Senior Solicitor or Associate

Lusona Consultancy (Financial) Limited; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Benefits package

Job summary

Lusona Consultancy (Financial) Limited in Edinburgh seeks a Senior Private Client Solicitor or Associate with 4+ PQE to handle a broad private client caseload. The role includes wills, trusts and estate planning, with opportunities to supervise juniors in a supportive team.

The position offers hybrid working and a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting a respected private client practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' PQE in private client law.
• Strong knowledge across wills, trusts and estate planning.
• Excellent client relationships and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• STEP qualification would be advantageous, though not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied and high-quality private client caseload.
• Cover wills and succession planning, tax and estate planning.
• Oversee asset protection, powers of attorney, trusts and executory work.
• Supervise and mentor junior colleagues while collaborating with senior practitioners.
• Assist in estate administration and elderly client matters.

Skills

4+ PQE

Wills & trusts

Client communication

Team mentorship

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified Solicitor

STEP (advantageous)

Job description

Senior Private Client Solicitor / Associate (4+ PQE)
Edinburgh | Hybrid Working

An established and highly regarded Scottish law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Associate to join its growing team in Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated lawyer looking to develop their career within a successful and supportive private client practice.

The Role

You will manage a varied and high-quality caseload covering all aspects of private client work, including:

• Wills and succession planning
• Tax and estate planning
• Asset protection
• Powers of Attorney
• Trust creation, administration and advisory work
• Executry and estate administration
• Elderly client matters

The role also offers the opportunity to supervise and mentor junior colleagues while working closely with experienced practitioners on complex and rewarding matters.

About You

We are keen to hear from qualified solicitors with:

• A minimum of 4 years' PQE in private client law
• Strong technical knowledge across wills, trusts and estate planning
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• A proactive, organised and commercially aware approach

A STEP qualification would be advantageous, although it is not essential.

The Opportunity

This position offers the chance to join a respected and expanding practice with a strong reputation in the private client sector. You will benefit from:

• High-quality and varied work
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package