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Senior Solicitor / Associate – Private Client (Team Lead)

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Plymouth

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GBP 50,000 - 70,000

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Job summary

A leading Scottish law firm is seeking a Senior Solicitor or Associate to lead their Private Client team in Plymouth. This role offers a pathway to further career progression, the opportunity to influence team processes, and a competitive salary. Candidates should possess 3–4 years' PQE and a solid foundation in private client work, along with strong interpersonal and client care skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Strong support structure
Clear route to progression

Qualifications

  • 3–4 years' PQE in private client work required.
  • Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff preferred.
  • Excellent client care and handling sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

  • Manage varied caseload of private client matters including Wills and estate planning.
  • Mentor junior colleagues and support team development.
  • Handle executries, estate administration, and trusts.

Skills

Client care skills
Empathy
Commercial awareness
Collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor
3–4 years’ PQE in private client work

Job description

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

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Client:

Iconic Resourcing

Location:

plymouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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.

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