Private Client Lawyer, Edinburgh

Our client, a well known legal practice and one of the leading firms for private client work is recruiting for a solicitor. As part of the established private client team you will deal with a variety of private client work, including executry administration, succession planning, trust work and tax advice.  You will be involved in managing a portfolio of clients in areas such as trusts, high-net-worth or cross-border executries, all areas of tax planning and planning for family business clients. You will also support with contentious private client work and complex trust matters, including challenges to wills, beneficiary disagreements, and legal rights claims (often with partnership or company disputes) as well as an array of trust problems. You can also expect to support and train more junior members of the team, as well as participating in business development. You will be comfortable dealing with clients and managing a variety of work and be keen to meet new people as you network and support business development across the firm.

This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career, develop your skills in these areas, and to work with a great team in a friendly, supportive and client focused environment. Applicants must have private client experience, ideally be between 4 – 7 years post qualified and be comfortable dealing with clients. The firms offers a friendly and supportive working environment, committed to your ongoing career progression. Salary will be dependant on experience.

For further information please contact Lara Paterson on 07827 929 340 or at lara.paterson@ablyresources.com