Private Client Solicitor

Private Client Solicitor (NQ–2 PQE)

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract: Permanent, Full‑time

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

The Opportunity

An established and highly regarded private client practice is seeking a Newly Qualified or Qualified Solicitor (up to 2 years’ PQE) to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a career within a specialist private client environment, working with a high‑quality client base and alongside experienced practitioners.

The role would suit a solicitor looking to consolidate and expand their private client experience within a supportive and collaborative setting.

The Role

You will manage your own varied caseload while also supporting senior colleagues on more complex matters. The work will include exposure to:

• Wills and estate planning
• Powers of Attorney
• Succession and tax planning
• Family and business governance matters
• Trusts and related private client work
• Supporting dispute resolution and mediation matters where required

You will be encouraged to take responsibility for client relationships and to deliver a consistently high standard of client care.

The Candidate

Applicants should have experience in private client work, either from a trainee seat or post‑qualification role within a commercial or private client firm. xwzovoh

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Relevant private client experience, ideally involving HNW individuals
• The ability to manage a busy and varied workload
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A professional and empathetic client‑focused approach
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a close‑knit team

NQ solicitors and those up to 2 years’ PQE are encouraged to apply.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary reflective of experience
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus public holidays
• Enhanced holiday allowance with length of service
• Life assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover after qualifying period
• A supportive environment with strong long‑term career prospects

To find out more, please contact Jill Cowan on or email