Private Client Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Scottish law firm based in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor with 5+ PQE to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work on varied and high-quality cases. Candidates should have strong estate planning skills, attention to detail, and a client-oriented mindset. The firm provides excellent professional development opportunities, flexible working conditions, and a supportive environment. Compensation is generous and complemented by a lucrative bonus structure.

Benefits

Exposure to high-quality work

Paid professional development

Generous salary

Lucrative bonus structure

Excellent financial protection measures

Qualifications

• Experience with wills, executries, POAs, and trusts.
• Ability to work under pressure with strong attention to detail.
• Commercially minded with a focus on client needs.

Responsibilities

• Guide clients through estate planning regarding IHT and CGT.
• Manage complex trust matters, including formation and execution.
• Collaborate with clients and colleagues across the industry.

Skills

Estate planning

Attention to detail

Client-oriented approach

Collaboration

Education

STEP Diploma

Job description

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This leading independent Scottish firm is seeking to appoint a talented Private Client Solicitor (5+ PQE) to their vibrant Glasgow office.

Want to develop your expertise through a varied workload, this opportunity will allow you to enter a firm where your hard work will be recognised and rewarded.

Firm

One of the leading firms in the country, this dynamic legal practice has a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach. With a legacy dating back several decades, they have grown to become a prestigious national player, being consistently recognised as the best firm in the country across numerous practice areas.

As a leading law firm, they stand out for their comprehensive range of client services, and commitment to quality. With a deep understanding of the law and its practical application, many of their dedicated lawyers are amongst the most highly ranked professionals in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners directories.

Whether handling complex corporate transactions, resolving disputes, supporting real estate projects, navigating energy regulations or providing personal legal advice, this firm continues to be trusted as a forward-thinking partner for businesses and individuals alike. This is supported by consistent, positive client reviews.

Role

You will be working in a fast-paced Glasgow office environment alongside some of the most experienced legal professionals in the country. The ideal candidate will show a passion for private client work and show a real ambition to succeed.
Your duties will include:

• Guiding clients through estate planning regarding IHT and CGT, including looking at business property and agricultural property relief.
• Proficient in dealing with wills, executries, POAs, trusts and adults with incapacity matters, ensuring these suit the individual client needs.
• Strong attention to detail while working under pressure.
• Having a collaborative approach to working with clients and colleagues across the industry.
• Working on complex trust matters, including formation, execution, management and tax consideration.

Candidates should hold, or be willing to attain, their STEP Diploma, as well as be commercially minded and have a client-oriented approach.

As one of the foremost private client teams in Scotland, there is no better place to accelerate your professional development. Working alongside leading Partners, you will benefit from a clear progression pathway, a flexible and supportive working environment and strong remuneration.

What's on offer

• Being part of a Legal 500 law firm and award-winning employer
• Exposure to high-quality and varied work
• Paid professional development courses with study leave
• Generous salary commensurate to experience
• Lucrative bonus structure
• Excellent package including financial protection measures, well-being considerations and favourable holiday/leave entitlements