Private Client Solicitor

Suitable for those seeking full-time or part-time work, this Legal 500 Scottish firm is seeking to appoint a Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE) to their friendly Aberdeen office.

For solicitors looking for a varied workload, excellent benefits and career development in a supportive working environment, this could be the next opportunity to progress your career with this rapidly growing national success story.

What is the firm like?

This ambitious firm has a well-founded reputation as a market-leading provider of legal services nationwide.

Numerous Legal 500 practice area rankings clearly demonstrate the expertise this business has cultivated, and it has become a notable source of some of the highest calibre legal talent in the UK. Many of the lawyers at the firm have gained individual recognition, including many Legal 500 rankings and Chambers & Partners accolades.

Partners are known to be friendly, down-to-earth and approachable. They have created a supportive environment where employees are given agency over their work.

Clients range anywhere from families and HNW individuals all the way to FTSE100 goliaths, and exposure to this variety means that solicitors gain unrivalled experience and are able to become true experts in their chosen field.

Due to the excellent work and support of renowned colleagues, it is not uncommon for staff who stay at the firm to progress quickly through its ranks and gain recognition both internally and externally for their efforts.

If you are seeking to develop your expertise in Private Client work and take a rewarding step forward in your career, this is a real opportunity to do so.

What will you be doing?

Working as part of a collegiate team, the successful applicant will support the established and growing Private Client team to service a dynamic caseload of clients, from individuals and families to HNW individuals.

You will work with large trusts and estates, support succession planning, and create and execute wills and power of attorneys. As well as work with guardianship and capacity cases. Variety of work creates a refreshing role where you take ownership of clients to provide a range of advice on asset protection, tax and the full range of executry support.

Clients and cases span the full gamut of size and complexity, meaning the role will provide the successful candidate with unrivalled practical experience.

There is ample room to progress in this position and you will be supported to achieve your personal development and career goals. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilful private client solicitor to take a tangible next step in their career.

What are you like?

• A qualified solicitor with experience in Private Client
• You thrive managing a varied caseload with a range of clients including high-net-worth individuals
• Has strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with clients and colleagues alike.
• Are well organised and can prioritise efficiently
• Has a good understanding of the financial matters relating to Private Client work
• Would be open to training for the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners (STEP) qualification

Why should you join?

• Join a friendly and motivated team in a growing firm with an esteemed reputation
• Clear career progression pathway
• Funded professional development courses
• Study Leave for STEP
• Lucrative bonus structure
• Highly competitive salary
• Excellent benefits including

Apply now for immediate consideration or call Jules Grieve on 0131 460 7747 for a confidential chat.