Private Client Solicitor (3-6 PQE)

JR United Kingdom; Paisley; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor with 3–6 years' PQE. The role involves managing your own caseload, mentoring junior lawyers, and working collaboratively with other departments. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of succession planning and the ability to advise high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers a market-leading salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Market-leading salary

Excellent benefits package

Performance-related bonus scheme

Strong internal progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 3–6 years’ PQE in Private Client work is required.
• Strong understanding of succession planning, trusts, tax, and executries.
• Ability to manage a full caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload with autonomy.
• Mentor junior solicitors and help develop the team.
• Deliver joined-up advice on complex client matters.

Skills

Private Client work

Succession planning

Trusts

Tax

Communication skills

Business development

Education

PQE in Private Client work

STEP qualification

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22.08.2025

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06.10.2025

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Job Description:

Join a highly regarded and forward-thinking Private Client department that is growing rapidly across Scotland and the wider UK.

This is a standout opportunity for an experienced solicitor to step into a well-established L500-ranked team based in Glasgow, known for delivering first-class advice to HNW individuals.

You will be part of a progressive, collaborative firm that supports long-term career development while offering exposure to top-quality, often complex, private client work.

Role

This firm is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor with 3–6 years’ PQE to join their Glasgow-based Private Client department.

Led by highly respected, STEP-qualified Partners, the team provides specialist advice across estate and succession planning, trusts, complex executries, capacity issues and powers of attorney.

You will manage your own caseload with a high degree of autonomy while being supported by a team of experienced colleagues. You’ll also contribute to mentoring more junior solicitors and play an active role in the development of the team.

In this role, you’ll work closely with colleagues in Family, Corporate, Real Estate and Residential Property to deliver joined-up advice on more complex and interlinked client matters.

This is an opportunity for someone looking to build their long-term future within one of Scotland’s most respected firms, in a department with a genuine reputation for quality and care.

Your Experience

• 3–6 years’ PQE in Private Client work

• Strong understanding of succession planning, trusts, tax and executries

• Ability to manage a full caseload independently, including complex or high-value matters

• Comfortable advising HNW individuals and families, including cross-border elements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a client-focused approach

• Commercially aware with a proactive mindset towards business development

• Experience supervising or supporting junior lawyers would be an advantage

• STEP qualified or working towards, with full support available

• Market leading salary

• Excellent benefits package

• Performance-related bonus scheme

• Strong internal progression opportunities

• High-quality, interesting work with a well-established client base

• Collaborative and supportive team culture

If you'd like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott at [emailprotected] or 0131 460 7747 for a confidential discussion.