This is an excellent opportunity for an established Private Client practitioner seeking to join a respected, client-focused firm with a strong reputation across the Scottish legal market. The successful candidate will play a key role within a growing and supportive Private Client team, managing a varied caseload while contributing to the continued expansion of the department.
The role offers genuine long-term career prospects, high-quality work, and a collaborative environment where client relationships and service standards remain central to the firm’s approach.
The Opportunity
You will advise clients across a broad range of private client matters including:
- Wills and succession planning
- Powers of Attorney
- Executries and estate administration
- Trusts and estate planning
- Cost of care and later-life planning advice
This position would suit an experienced solicitor who enjoys developing long-standing client relationships and delivering practical, high-quality legal advice with empathy and professionalism.
About the Firm
Our client is a well-established Edinburgh practice with a loyal and longstanding client base. The firm is recognised for its strong reputation across Private Client, Family Law, and Residential Conveyancing & Estate Agency services.
The Private Client department currently comprises experienced solicitors and dedicated support staff operating from modern offices in Edinburgh’s West End, with additional facilities available in Glasgow for client meetings.
The firm offers a supportive culture, flexible working arrangements, and clear progression opportunities for the right individual.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will ideally:
- Be approximately 10 years’ PQE within Private Client law
- Have strong experience handling wills, executries and Powers of Attorney matters
- Demonstrate excellent client relationship and communication skills
- Be confident managing a varied caseload with minimal supervision
- Have a strong technical understanding of Scottish Private Client law
- Be STEP qualified or willing to undertake the qualification
- Full support and funding for STEP qualification can be provided
- Be commercially aware, personable, and collaborative in approach
- Be motivated to contribute to the continued growth of the department and wider business
- Market competitive salary package
- Bonus potential
- Flexible and agile working arrangements
- 30 days annual leave including public holidays
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Genuine progression and advancement opportunities
- STEP qualification support and funding
For a confidential discussion, please contact Beaumont Legal Recruitment.
