Private Client Solicitor - 2 - 5 PQE

QED Legal LLP; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private client law firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Private Client Solicitor with 2–5 years’ PQE. This role involves managing a diverse caseload, engaging directly with clients, and contributing to business development efforts. The firm offers a supportive culture, competitive salary, and solid benefits, along with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Solid benefits

Clear path to progression

Qualifications

• Approximately 2–5 years’ PQE in private client work.
• Confident in communicating with clients.
• Ability to work to financial targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop your own caseload across private client matters.
• Engage with clients directly, meeting their needs.
• Build and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Commercial awareness

Relationship building

Job description

Overview

Are you a Private Client Solicitor in Edinburgh with around two to five years’ PQE seeking a new challenge? This opportunity is with one of Scotland’s leading private client practices, offering a supportive environment and the chance to take on meaningful responsibility.

QED Legal is working with a firm that has a strong reputation and a human, collaborative culture. You’ll join a group led by a partner who is well-regarded and supportive. You won’t be just another cog in the wheel – you’ll be trusted to run your own caseload and to develop your skills with proper backing.

The work is broad and engaging, spanning wills, trusts and executries through to powers of attorney and guardianships, with some tax and accounts work to keep things interesting. It is a front-facing role where you’ll meet clients, build relationships, and be the person they rely on.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop your own caseload across private client matters (wills, trusts, executries, powers of attorney, guardianships) with additional exposure to related tax and accounts work.
• Engage with clients directly, meeting their needs and providing clear, straightforward advice.
• Build and maintain client relationships and contribute to business development efforts.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Approximately 2–5 years’ PQE in private client work.
• Commercially sharp with the ability to work to financial targets.
• Confident in communicating with clients and able to put them at ease with clear guidance.
• Enjoys client-facing work, relationship building, and contributing to business development.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Solid benefits
• Clear path to progression within a team where your contribution counts

How to Apply

If you’d like to have a confidential chat, please get in touch with Neil Campbell at QED Legal.