Private Client NQ/Solicitor

Private Client Solicitor (NQ-2 PQE)

Location: Edinburgh
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent, Full time

The Opportunity

An established and highly regarded private client practice is seeking a Newly Qualified or Qualified Solicitor (up to 2 years' PQE) to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a career within a specialist private client environment, working with a high quality client base and alongside experienced practitioners.

The role would suit a solicitor looking to consolidate and expand their private client experience within a supportive and collaborative setting.

The Role

You will manage your own varied caseload while also supporting senior colleagues on more complex matters. The work will include exposure to:

• Wills and estate planning
• Powers of Attorney
• Succession and tax planning
• Family and business governance matters
• Trusts and related private client work
• Supporting dispute resolution and mediation matters where required

You will be encouraged to take responsibility for client relationships and to deliver a consistently high standard of client care.

The Candidate

Applicants should have experience in private client work, either from a trainee seat or post qualification role within a commercial or private client firm.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Relevant private client experience, ideally involving HNW individuals
• The ability to manage a busy and varied workload
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A professional and empathetic client focused approach
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a close knit team

NQ solicitors and those up to 2 years' PQE are encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary reflective of experience
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus public holidays
• Enhanced holiday allowance with length of service
• Life assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover after qualifying period
• A supportive environment with strong long term career prospects

To find out more, please contact Jill Cowan on or email