Partner- Private Client

Job Description

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Highly regarded Scottish law firm with a strong reputation across the private client market, is seeking an experienced and ambitious Private Client Partner to join its team in Glasgow. This is a strategic appointment offering the opportunity to play a key role in the continued development of an established private client practice. You will inherit a quality caseload, work with a loyal client base and have the autonomy to shape the future direction of the department. The firm advises high-net-worth individuals, business owners, landed estates, trustees and families on a broad range of wealth preservation and succession planning matters.

Role Profile:

As a Partner within the Private Client team, you will:

• Advise clients on wills, trusts and succession planning.
• Provide inheritance tax, capital gains tax and estate planning advice.
• Assist high-net-worth individuals and family business owners with wealth preservation strategies.
• Manage the administration of complex estates and executries.
• Advise trustees, beneficiaries and family trusts.
• Support clients with powers of attorney and guardianship matters.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and raise the profile of the firm within the market.
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers within the team.

Candidate Requirements:

• Significant experience in private client law gained within a respected practice.
• A proven track record of advising high-net-worth individuals and families.
• Strong technical expertise across trusts, executries, tax and succession planning.
• Excellent client relationship and networking skills.
• A commercial and entrepreneurial approach.
• Experience of business development and generating new instructions.
• The ability to lead, mentor and inspire a successful team.
• Existing following or portable business is welcomed but is not essential for exceptional candidates.

On Offer:

• Partnership within a highly respected Scottish law firm.
• Access to a strong and established client base.
• Genuine influence over the growth and direction of the practice.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Excellent support infrastructure and resources.
• Collaborative and collegiate partnership culture. xwzovoh

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