Private Client Solicitor / Senior Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Private Client Senior Solicitor to join their dynamic team in Glasgow. This role offers a hybrid working pattern and is ideal for professionals eager to advance their careers in a supportive environment. You will be responsible for advising clients on various private client matters, including Wills, Trusts, and estate planning. The firm values collaboration and innovation, providing a clear path for career progression. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your expertise while working closely with experienced colleagues in a highly regarded firm.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in private client matters, including executries, wills, and trusts.
• Excellent communication and client-centric approach.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on private client matters including Wills and Trusts.
• Handle complex estate planning cases for high-net-worth individuals.

Skills

Private Client Law

Estate Planning

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor in Scotland

3 years PQE in private client matters

Job description

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Base pay range

**Private Client Senior Solicitor - Glasgow - Scottish Firm**

Oculus Legal Group have been retained by our client, a highly regarded Scottish firm, to assist with the expansion of their Private Client team in Glasgow as part of a new strategic direction. Our client is looking to bolster their existing offering at a Senior Solicitor (possibly Solicitor with the view of being accelerated to a Senior Solicitor level), with this role offering a hybrid working pattern.

Appointment Summary

This opportunity is ideal for a Private Client professional looking to advance their career within a friendly and supportive team, key responsibilities will include:

• Advising clients on a range of private client matters, including Wills, Executries, Trusts, and Tax Planning.
• Handling complex estate planning cases and offering bespoke advice tailored to high-net-worth individuals.
• Collaborating with other departments to grow the private client offering through innovative business development strategies and cross-referrals.
• Working closely with the practice's Partner to mentor junior team members, and helping shape the future of the private client practice.

Required Background(s)

• Ideally have 3 years PQE in private client matters, with demonstrable experience in executries, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and guardianships. Or 1+ years PQE if having undertaken at least 6 months private client seat during your traineeship.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a client-centric approach and attention to detail.
• Qualified Solicitor in Scotland.

Our client offers a highly competitive salary, commensurate with experience alongside flexible hybrid working. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their expertise in a well-respected firm with a clear path for career progression.

Next Steps

To explore this opportunity further, please send your CV via the “Apply Now” link or contact Hugh Hardie at Oculus Legal Group for a confidential discussion – [e-mail] / [phone].

If your PQE is not quite in line with this appointment however you are looking to explore your options, please do get in touch to arrange a confidential discussion to explore this and other appointments we are assisting our legal clients in Scotland to recruit.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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