Private Client Solicitor (4 years+ PQE), Inverness

Stronachs; Inverness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent law firm in Inverness seeks an experienced Solicitor for their Private Client Department. The role focuses on estate planning and private client work, requiring previous experience and a commitment to professional development. The opportunity includes competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Cash-back Healthcare

Flexible Working

Enhanced Holiday Provision

Active Social & Charities Committee

Qualifications

• Experience in a Private Client Team is essential.
• Willing to engage in ongoing professional development.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Conduct estate administration, Wills, and Trusts.
• Advise on Inheritance Tax and Capital Tax planning.
• Contribute to business development strategy.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Client Management

Job description

Solicitor (4 years+ PQE), Private Client Department, Inverness

Solicitor (4 years+ PQE), Private Client Department, Inverness

About the firm

Stronachs LLP is a leading independent law firm with offices in Aberdeen and Inverness. We offer a powerful combination of in-depth sector knowledge and legal expertise rivalling any of the larger, national and international firms. All our clients, from multi-national corporations to family businesses, receive a dedicated, expert and personal service. As an employer, we are large enough to offer good career development and opportunities, but small enough to appreciate the individuals in our team.

About our Private Client team

As a Platinum STEP Employer Partner and one of the largest STEP-qualified teams in the North East of Scotland, we are continuously recognised and ranked in both the Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 guides. We are currently shortlisted in the Scottish Legal Awards 2024 as Family Law or Private Client Team of the Year.

Our team operates a collaborative approach to support the development of colleagues and to encourage the strengthening of technical skills across our team. The successful candidates will have a firm and varied basis upon which to develop their career within a friendly and progressive team which demonstrates a commitment to training and development. Professional and technical development will form part of the core responsibilities of this position.

Why choose Stronachs?

Opportunity to work alongside the Partners and Head of Private Client and take a leading role in shaping the Private Client offering in our Inverness office

Opportunity to undertake STEP qualification which is fully supported and funded by the firm

A competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package including contributory pension scheme, cash-back healthcare and more

Flexible working

Enhanced holiday provision

Active Social & Charities Committee

Role and responsibilities

Working as part of our established team, the successful applicant will carry out a full range of private client work with a particular focus on estate and succession planning for high net-worth clients with business and farming interests across Scotland and further afield, multi-million-pound executries and family trust work.

Previous experience of Private Client work is essential.

Core responsibilities

Dealing with the administration of estates, both alongside senior colleagues and independently

Drafting Wills, relevant letters of wishes, Powers of Attorney and Living Wills

Assisting with the establishment, administration and wind up of family Trusts and Charities, including personal injury Trusts

Advising on Inheritance Tax and other Capital Tax planning

Contributing to the Team Business Development strategy

Delivering CPD updates upon request.

Comply with Stronachs’ GDPR requirements

Adhere to Stronachs’ responsible IT Use Policy

Person specification

Experience of working in a Private Client Team is essential

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent attention to detail

Willing to engage in, and be committed to ongoing professional development and guidance

Keenness to become involved with business development activities

Committed to ongoing research and exploration of relevant materials and information

Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload, seeking advice when required

Accountable for meeting deadlines and maintaining appropriate communication with the client

Committed to providing clients with sector leading advice and guidance

How to apply