Solicitor / Senior Solicitor - Private Client

Iconic Resourcing; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Scottish independent firm is seeking a Solicitor/Senior Solicitor to join their Private Client team in Edinburgh. The role offers hybrid working and involves advising high net worth clients on wills, financial planning, trusts, and asset protection. Ideal candidates will have 0 to 4 years PQE but more experienced applicants are welcome. A competitive salary of £47,000 to £55,000 plus benefits is on offer, along with mentorship towards STEP qualification.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Mentorship and support

Qualifications

• Experience in private client matters, including estate planning and trust administration.
• Ability to build client relationships and provide tailored advice.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Meet clients and advise on wills and powers of attorney.
• Draft and execute legal documents related to trusts.
• Support business development initiatives.

Skills

Advising on wills and powers of attorney

Succession planning

Tax planning

Trusts drafting and administration

Executry administration

Business development initiatives

Education

NQ to 4 years PQE

Job description

Solicitor / Senior Solicitor - Private Client

Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid)

Salary: £47,000 to £55,000 plus Benefits

We are working with a leading Scottish independent firm to recruit a Solicitor to join their Private Client team based in Edinburgh. The role offers exposure to high value, complex matters, acting for some of the firm's largest and longest standing landed estate and high net worth family clients.

You will work closely with experienced partners and senior solicitors, receiving mentorship and support, including sponsorship towards STEP qualification.

The role involves a broad range of private client matters including:

• Meeting clients and advising on wills and powers of attorney, including drafting and execution
• Advising on succession planning, asset protection and tax planning
• Drafting and advising on trusts, including ongoing trust administrationand wind ups
• Gaining exposure to executry administration
• Supporting business development initiatives

They are looking for someone ideally from NQ to 4 years PQE but will explore more senior candidates for the team.

The firm are offering a competitive salary from £47,000 to £55,000 DOPQE in addition to a generous benefits package.

To apply for this role, please send your CV or contact Connie Nimmo 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 are 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 applicants fairly and equally. We act as both an employment business and an employment agency and are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments required.

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