Senior Solicitor / Associate – Private Client (Team Lead)

JR United Kingdom; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Scottish law firm seeks a Senior Solicitor or Associate for a pivotal role in their Private Client team, focused on mentoring and managing diverse caseloads while impacting team growth. The position offers room for professional development within a supportive and collaborative environment, requiring strong client care skills and 3-4 years’ PQE in private client work.

Benefits

Strong support structure

Clear progression path

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 3-4 years' PQE in private client work.
• Experience supervising junior staff or a desire to mentor.
• Excellent skills in handling sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of private client matters.
• Mentor junior colleagues and support team development.
• Draft Wills and Powers of Attorney, advise on estate planning.

Skills

Client care

Commercial awareness

Collaborative mindset

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

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Senior Solicitor / Associate – Private Client (Team Lead), bath

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Client:

Iconic Resourcing

Location:

bath, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Solicitor / Associate – Private Client (Team Lead)

Glasgow (Hybrid working available)

3–4 years’ PQE

Are you a Private Client solicitor ready to step into a leadership role and make a real impact? A leading and ambitious Scottish law firm is looking to appoint a Private Client solicitor at Senior Solicitor or Associate level to support the continued growth of their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and capable lawyer with 3–4 years’ PQE who has experience supervising others or is ready to take on that responsibility.

You’ll manage your own varied caseload while also playing a key role in mentoring junior colleagues and supporting the strategic development of the team. The role will involve a broad range of private client matters, including:

• Drafting Wills and Powers of Attorney
• Advising on estate planning and inheritance tax matters
• Executries and estate administration
• Trusts and asset protection
• Guardianships and Adults with Incapacity work

What’s on Offer:

• A clear and supported route to further progression
• Opportunity to shape and influence team processes
• Strong support structure and approachable leadership
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

About You

• A qualified solicitor with 3–4 years’ PQE in private client work
• Some experience supervising, mentoring or supporting junior staff – or a strong desire to move into this
• Excellent client care skills and the ability to handle sensitive matters with empathy
• Commercial awareness and a proactive, collaborative mindset

To apply for this role, please send your CV or contact Emma Pringle at Iconic Resourcing for a confidential chat and further details. At Iconic Resourcing, we understand that not all candidates will meet every single desired qualification or skill for the job positions posted on behalf of our clients. However, if you believe that you can add value to the role despite your experience looking a little different from what we've identified, we would be thrilled to learn more about you.

Iconic Resourcing is committed to partnering with clients who share our values of inclusivity and diversity. We work with many businesses that recognise the importance of creating a welcoming and respectful workplace for all employees. As an equal opportunities employer, we treat all applications fairly and equally. We act as both an employment business and an employment agency and are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments required. To view all of our Iconic Jobs across Scotland, please visit our website.