Senior Associate/Legal Director – Private Client

Overview

In this role, you lead the Private Client division for a Edinburgh-based firm, guiding a team of solicitors and delivering tailored wealth, tax and estate planning solutions for high net-worth clients. You will shape service delivery, oversee wills, powers of attorney and estate administration, and drive potential partnership opportunities. This is a mission-driven, client-focused environment that values excellence and professional progression. You will work closely with cross-functional colleagues to scale the advisory capabilities and enhance client outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible / Work From Home
• Partnership prospects

Responsibilities

• Head up the Private Client division and manage the team of accredited Solicitors
• Provide comprehensive Private Client services including tax and wealth planning, wills,POA and estate administration
• Handle matters for high net-worth clients and maintain strong client relationships
• Drive business development and progression toward partnership with the firm
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions for clients

Key requirements

• Experience in Private Client law at Senior Associate or Legal Director level
• Proven leadership and people-management skills
• Strong advisory capabilities in tax and wealth planning, wills, POA, and estate administration
• Experience handling high net-worth client portfolios
• Ability to contribute to partnership discussions and firm growth

• client-focused
• leadership
• strong communication
• Private Client law
• tax and wealth planning
• wills

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