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Private Client Solicitor Edinburgh (3+ PQE)

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This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected private client team advising high net worth and mass‑affluent clients across Scotland. You will manage a varied caseload including wills, powers of attorney, trusts and executries, providing clear and technically strong advice on inheritance tax, capital gains, succession planning and asset protection. You will work collaboratively with disputes colleagues on contentious executries, supervise and mentor junior team members, and contribute to business development initiatives through seminars, client events and community engagement. The firm offers a competitive salary with bonus, hybrid working, enhanced pension and healthcare, and full support for STEP qualifications, along with a structured career path for progression and development.

The Opportunity

Advise High Net Woth and mass‑affluent clients on wills, powers of attorney, trusts, executries and tax planning.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a varied caseload of wills, POAs, trusts and executries.
  • Advise on IHT/CGT mitigation, succession and asset protection.
  • Handle contentious executries with support from disputes colleagues.
  • Supervise juniors and contribute to team know‑how.
  • Support and engage with BD to include seminars and community engagement.

About You

  • 3+ years’ PQE in private client; STEP qualified or willing to study.
  • Technically strong drafting and advisory skills.
  • Excellent client care, with empathy and discretion.
  • Team‑oriented with mentoring experience desirable.

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary/bonus and support for STEP
  • Hybrid working
  • Clear progression path
  • Enhanced pension and healthcare
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