Job Description
Are you a private client solicitor in Edinburgh, or considering a move to the city, and starting to think more seriously about what the next step in your career looks like? Perhaps you have completed a seat in private client and know this is the area you want to build your career in, or perhaps you already have a year or more of experience and are looking for a team where you can properly develop and be taken seriously. I am currently working with one of Scotland’s most highly regarded private client teams, based in Edinburgh, who are looking to add to their offering at a junior level.
This is not a role where private client sits on the periphery. It is a firm where private client work is seen as a genuine linchpin of the business, central to its identity and long-term strategy, and where client care is not just spoken about but embedded in everything they do. This is a position designed for someone who wants to build a long-term career in private client and who is serious about developing their expertise in this area.
You will be supported from the outset, both in terms of your day-to-day development and in working towards the STEP qualification, with clear investment from the firm in helping you get there. You will take on a varied and interesting caseload including wills, powers of attorney, executries and trusts, alongside advising on private client tax matters. You will have the opportunity to work with high net worth individuals and families and to gain exposure to more complex estates as your experience develops.
This is very much a role where you will be trusted early but supported throughout. What really sets this opportunity apart is the firm’s approach to client care. They see private client work as relationship-driven and long-term in nature, and they place a huge emphasis on empathy, understanding and doing the right thing for clients at often difficult points in their lives.
You will be expected to bring that same mindset, alongside solid technical foundations and a willingness to learn. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and focused private client solicitor who wants to be part of a team where their work is valued, their development is taken seriously, and where they can build a meaningful and rewarding career in Edinburgh. For additional information or a confidential discussion, please do not hesitate to contact Neil Campbell at QED Legal via the details provided.