Private Client Solicitor – Glasgow/Hybrid

Frasia Wright Associates; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Glasgow is seeking a Lawyer for its Private Client Team. The role involves offering expert advice on wills, powers of attorney, and estate planning matters, while managing client relationships and achieving fee targets. Ideal candidates will possess a minimum of 2 years' PQE in private client work and show interest in estate planning.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years PQE in private client matters or similar.
• Experience in handling sensitive and complex cases is desirable.
• 2024 qualifiers focused on Private Client will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Preparing legally sound documents and ensuring compliance.
• Conducting consultations to gather client instructions for estate planning.
• Developing relationships with Charities and Financial Advisors.

Skills

Estate planning

Client consultation

Document preparation

Relationship management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

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Job Description:

This full-service law firm, which also functions as estate agents, is currently seeking a Lawyer to join its busy Private Client Team in Glasgow. The purpose of the role is to provide professional advice to a variety of clients on all aspects of private client matters including wills, powers of attorney, testamentary trust plans, and family protection trusts.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing accurate and legally sound documents based on client instructions, ensuring compliance.
• Conducting in-depth consultations with clients to understand their unique needs, provide expert advice, and gather instructions for the preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney, Testamentary Trust Plans, and Family Protection Trusts
• Meeting monthly fee targets effectively pricing and selling estate planning services to clients.
• Proactively developing and nurturing relationships with Charities, Financial Advisors, and other strategic partners to generate new business opportunities.
• Supervising and utilising the skills of support staff within the team, ensuring tasks are efficiently delegated and performance is managed.

The team is keen to hear from candidates with at least 2 years’ PQE level with experience in a private client team or firm and specific skills or an interest in estate planning. Previous experience of handling sensitive and complex cases is desirable. 2024 qualifiers with a focus on Private client will also be considered.