Private Client Solicitor

Michael Page; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm seeks a Private Client Solicitor in Edinburgh. This role involves advising clients on complex legal matters, with opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment. The firm values a people-first culture and offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and extensive training.

Benefits

Market-leading training

Ongoing professional development

Flexible working options

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Experience in private client, succession, or tax matters required.
• Ability to handle a varied caseload.
• Keen to grow technically within a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Advising on trusts, executries, succession, and tax matters.
• Working closely with colleagues in various teams.
• Building long-term relationships with clients.

Skills

Client-focused communication

Empathy

Commercial awareness

Education

Solicitor with 0-2 years' PQE

Job description

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A top-tier law firm is looking for a Private Client Solicitor to join their highly regarded team in Edinburgh. You'll advise on complex matters involving trusts, executries and succession, working closely with clients and colleagues across the firm. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a respected, collaborative environment.

This leading legal and tax advisory firm is known for its outstanding reputation, quality of work and strong values. With a people-first culture and a genuine focus on training, progression and work-life balance, the firm is home to specialists across multiple disciplines and has a well-earned reputation as a trusted adviser to a prestigious client base. It offers an inclusive, forward-thinking environment where junior lawyers thrive.

Description

Advising on trusts, executries, succession, and related tax matters

Working alongside colleagues in property, family, business, and litigation teams to provide holistic advice

Acting as a trusted adviser to a diverse, high-value client base

Managing sensitive matters with empathy and discretion

Building long-term relationships and contributing to client strategy

Profile

A solicitor or equivalent with 0-2 years' PQE

Experienced in (or have seat experience of) private client, succession, or tax matters

Commercially aware and able to handle a varied caseload

An empathetic, client-focused communicator

Keen to grow technically within a supportive environment

Job Offer

This firm offers a competitive salary alongside genuine work-life balance and flexible working options. You'll benefit from market-leading training, ongoing professional development, and exposure to high-quality, meaningful work from early in your career. The team is known for its supportive culture, and you'll be mentored by experts in their field.

If you're an experienced Private Client Solicitor, apply now or contact James Hitti for more information.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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