Private Client Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE)

JMC Legal Recruitment; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits package

STEP qualification support

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment in Aberdeen seeks a Scots-qualified Private Client Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE) to join a growing team renowned for technical excellence and a personal approach. You will handle Wills, POA, trusts, executries and succession planning within a supportive, high-quality environment.

As you gain experience, you’ll take ownership of your matters and develop long-term client relationships, with structured training and STEP qualification support underpinning your progression in a

Qualifications

• Scots qualified or soon to be qualified Private Client solicitor (NQ-3 PQE).
• Experience in Private Client work (executries, Wills, POA, trusts).
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Collaborative, proactive and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Draft Wills and Powers of Attorney and advise on trusts, executries and succession planning.
• Take ownership of matters as experience develops and build relationships with clients.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deepen technical expertise and pursue STEP qualification.

Skills

Private Client experience

Client-facing communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

SCOTS Qualified or soon to be qualified Private Client Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE)

Job description

Salary: Generous Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

The Role & The Work

This opportunity offers the chance to step into a forward-thinking Private Client team in Aberdeen that is not only well-established, but continuing to grow and evolve with the changing needs of its clients. With a strong reputation across the North East, the team is known for combining technical excellence with a genuinely personal approach.

You’ll work closely with experienced Private Client practitioners, many of whom are recognised specialists in the region, gaining exposure to a broad and high-quality caseload. Your work will span the full Private Client spectrum, from drafting Wills and Powers of Attorney to advising on trusts, executries and succession planning, often involving complex family and financial dynamics.

As your experience develops, so too will your level of responsibility. You’ll begin to take ownership of your own matters, build lasting relationships with clients and play a more visible role in shaping outcomes that have real, long-term impact.

Collaboration sits at the heart of the team’s approach. You’ll be supported by colleagues who are invested in your progression, with the opportunity to deepen your technical expertise, pursue further qualifications such as STEP and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

This is an opportunity to build a long-term career within a team that values trust, development and doing high-quality work the right way.

Your Experience

• Scots Qualified or soon to be qualified Private Client Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE)
• Experience in Private Client work (executries, Wills, POA, trusts)
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
• Interest in developing technical expertise and progressing your career
• A collaborative, proactive and professional approach

Why This Role?

• Join an L500 ranked Private Client team with a strong reputation in the North East market
• Work alongside recognised names in the Aberdeenshire market
• Exposure to a broad range of high-quality private client work
• Supportive, friendly and collaborative team culture
• Structured training and development, including STEP qualification support
• Opportunity to build long-term client relationships
• Flexible working and strong work-life balance
• Generous salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits package