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Private Client Associate Solicitor

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  • £60000.00 - £70000.00 per annum + Excellent benefits
  • Inverness, Highlands
  • Permanent

This leading independent Scottish firm is seeking to appoint a talented senior Private Client Solicitor to their tight-knit and growing Inverness office.

For solicitors looking to develop their expertise through exposure to a varied and fulfilling workload, this is an opportunity to enter a firm where your hard work will be recognised and rewarded.

The Firm

With a rich heritage rooted in over 150 years of practice, this independent Scottish firm has established itself as a trusted advisor to individuals, businesses, and organizations across various sectors.

The team comprises highly skilled and experienced lawyers who are dedicated to providing exceptional legal counsel. The firm prides itself on a deep understanding of the law and the ability to deliver practical and effective solutions. Areas of expertise include corporate law, commercial property, dispute resolution, employment law, and private client services, among others.

Committed to fostering long-term relationships with clients, the firm delivers personalised service and strategic advice. Its client-centric approach ensures an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities facing each client, allowing the firm to tailor its services to achieve the best possible outcomes.

The firm continuously evolves to stay ahead of the ever-changing legal landscape, utilising the latest technology and legal strategies to enhance service delivery. This dedication to excellence has earned the firm recognition and accolades within the legal community.

Given its rich history, they firm is also deeply committed to the communities it serves, actively engaging in various charitable initiatives and pro bono work, reflecting a belief in giving back and making a positive impact.

The Role

Working as part of this esteemed Legal 500 team, you will support this established and growing Private Client team to service a dynamic caseload of clients. The firm is known in particular for the quality of its Private Client offerings and its many notable clients.

This senior position is key to supporting the growth of the Inverness office and as such, you will be the lead lawyer in the team with plenty of head-room to progress into. You should be a well-verse and experienced lawyer who can work independently and is interested in developing a practice in your local community. The firm are flexible on location and working pattern given the broad area their Inverness office services.

Variety of work creates a refreshing role where the solicitor takes ownership of clients to provide a range of advice on asset protection, tax and executry administration.

You will work with large trusts and estates, HNW individuals, support succession planning, and create and execute wills and power of attorneys, as well as work on guardianship and capacity cases.

Fulfilling and client-focused, you will be in a position to progress towards the upper ranks of this leading firm and develop a real depth of expertise in private client work, taking a decisive step forward in your career.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Is a talented private client solicitor with 5+ years of PQE
  • Excellent verbal/written communicator with first-rate interpersonal skills
  • Has a client focus and approaches problems in an effective, organised and skilled manner
  • Ability to manage complex and varied workload efficiently to the highest standard
  • Has a proactive, innovative and value-adding mindset

What's on offer

  • Joining a Legal 500 law firm and award-winning employer
  • Exposure to high-quality and varied work
  • First-rate career development opportunities
  • Paid professional development courses with study leave
  • Strong salary commensurate to experience
  • Lucrative bonus structure
  • Excellent benefits package

Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Jules Grieve at 0131 460 7747 or jules@jmc-legal.com for a confidential conversation.

Jules Grieve Senior Recruitment Consultant- Scotland

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