Private Client Solicitor – Edinburgh

Frasia Wright Associates; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Frasia Wright Associates is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join our Edinburgh team. You will handle a broad range of private client matters, including trusts, wills and tax planning, with exposure to high-net-worth affairs where appropriate.

The successful candidate will have at least 2 years’ PQE and be qualified in Scotland or England & Wales, or hold dual qualification. Prior private client experience is essential, with a collaborative, client-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years PQE in private client work.
• Qualified in Scotland or England & Wales, or dual qualification.
• Experience with trusts and high-net-worth clients is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advise families on asset ownership structures (trusts, partnerships, family investment companies).
• Provide tax planning guidance in collaboration with clients’ advisors.
• Draft governance, asset protection, succession and tax planning documents with precision.
• Work with accountants, wealth planners and other professionals to deliver tailored solutions.
• Manage an independent caseload while contributing to team initiatives.

Skills

Private client law

Trusts

Wills

Tax planning

Education

Qualified in Scotland or England & Wales

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an exciting private client role with our client, a leading Scottish law firm. This role involves joining their Edinburgh practice as an additional Lawyer to support their expanding team.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to a broad range of private client work, including powers of attorney, trusts, asset management, tax, wills, and estate planning. Key duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Advising families on optimal structures for asset ownership (e.g., trusts, partnerships, family investment companies).
• Providing tax planning guidance in collaboration with clients’ existing advisors.
• Drafting accurate and precise legal documents related to governance, asset protection, succession, and tax planning.
• Working closely with accountants, wealth planners, and other professionals to deliver tailored solutions.
• Managing an independent caseload while contributing to broader team initiatives.

The firm is seeking a lawyer with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE, who is qualified in Scotland or England & Wales, or holds dual qualification. Prior experience in private client work, particularly involving trusts, is beneficial. While experience with high-net-worth clients would also be viewed favourably, but is again not essential.

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