Job Title: Partner - Private Client
Description:
We are hiring for our client, a highly regarded boutique law firm in Edinburgh, who are seeking to appoint a Partner - Private Client to lead and grow a busy, high-quality caseload. This is a standout opportunity for an experienced private client lawyer ready to make a long-term strategic move with clear progression potential. Directors ready to step up into a salaried partner role are welcome to apply.
This team is known for its supportive culture, market credibility, and longstanding client relationships. The successful Partner - Private Client will join a firm that values collaboration, excellence, and individual contribution, with a clear pathway to Equity Partnership for the right person.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:
1. Busy & Established Caseload - Step into a well-developed portfolio of high-value work
2. Exceptional Employer - Join a respected and supportive boutique firm with a reputation for integrity and growth
3. Progression to Equity Partnership - Real opportunity to develop and progress into equity level
The Role:
* Lead and manage a broad spectrum of private client matters, including wills, trusts, executries, tax planning, and powers of attorney
* Maintain and develop relationships with high-net-worth individuals, families, and intermediaries
* Play an active role in the strategic growth of the private client offering
* Mentor and support junior members of the team
* Contribute to the overall business development and visibility of the firm in the market
The Person:
* Senior Associate, Director or existing Partner with strong private client experience
* STEP qualified or committed to undertaking qualification (desirable)
* Commercially astute and driven, with a client-first mindset
* Comfortable working in a boutique, collegiate firm culture
* A strategic thinker with a collaborative and growth-oriented approach
The Rewards:
* Competitive remuneration package tailored to experience and contribution
* Genuine progression opportunity towards Equity Partnership
* A supportive working environment with flexibility and autonomy
* Based in central Edinburgh with hybrid working available