Private Client Solicitor

Overview

In this role you will handle a diverse private client caseload within a long-established Scottish practice renowned for client care and a collaborative culture. You will advise on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, executries, and estate planning, while building strong client relationships and supporting a growing private client team. The role offers meaningful development and long-term progression in a supportive environment. A key hook is the firm’s commitment to professional growth and high-quality private client work.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary 50,000–65,000
• professional development
• long-term career progression
• collaborative environment
• stable firm with loyal client base
• supportive culture

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied private client caseload from inception to completion
• Advise on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, executries, and estate planning
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through excellent service
• Collaborate with colleagues and provide guidance when appropriate
• Contribute to growth and success of the private client practice

Key requirements

• 3+ years’ PQE in private client law
• Experience handling wills, powers of attorney, trusts, executries, and estate planning
• Ability to manage own caseload with minimal supervision
• Strong client service, communication, and organisational skills
• Team player; STEP qualification advantageous but not essential

• relationship-building
• excellent communication
• organizational skills
• private client law (wills, trusts, executries, estate planning)
• powers of attorney
• estate planning

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