Private Client Solicitor (NQ)

Are you an NQ Private Client Solicitor looking for a varied and high-quality caseload, and an excellent work-life balance within a proactive, market-leading team?

This boutique Scottish firm is known for cultivating a supportive and friendly working environment, as well as the quality of its private client offering.

The Firm
This small independent Scottish firm has a fabled history and is renowned in the market for punching well above its weight and providing exemplary legal advice.

Staff working at the firm benefit greatly from a friendly and supportive environment, where they can weave work around their lives with ease. The firm has a non-stuffy, and forward-thinking feel which places its staff at the centre of its success.

Considering its modest size, it is all the more impressive that the firm has been recognised with numerous Legal 500 and Chamber & Partner rankings. Many of the lawyers at the firm have gained individual recognition in these legal directories for their expertise, again showing the quality of the firm.

If you are seeking to work with a friendly team and develop a reputation as an expert within your practice area of choice, this is an excellent firm to work with.

The Role
Working as part of a collegiate team, you will support this established and growing Edinburgh Private Client team to service a dynamic caseload of clients, including families, small businesses and entrepreneurs.

The variety of work creates a refreshing role where you will take ownership of clients to provide a range of advice on asset protection, estate planning, business continuity, tax and executory administration.

You will work with large trusts and estates, support succession planning, and create and execute wills and power of attorneys. Additionally, the team undertakes work with guardianship and capacity cases.

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

You will be empowered to manage your workload independently and will be in a strong position to develop your book of clients and become an expert in the area of Private Client law.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is an ambitious solicitor with experience in Private Client sector
• NQs will be considered based on passion for the sector and soft skills
• Ability to manage caseload independently
• Has first-rate customer service and relationship management
• Are an excellent verbal/written communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members alike
• Has a proactive, innovative and value-adding mindset

What's on offer

• Be part of a renowned firm
• An opportunity to develop a reputation in the Private Client sector
• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality work
• Engrained culture of flexible working
• First-rate career development opportunities
• Generous salary
• Excellent package including financial protection measures, well-being considerations and favourable holiday/leave entitlements

Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Tilly Scott at 0131 460 7747/tilly@jmc-legal.com for a confidential chat.