Partner

Job Title: Partner - Private Client

Description:
We are hiring for our client, a highly regarded boutique law firm in Edinburgh, who are seeking to appoint a Partner - Private Client to lead and grow a busy, high-quality caseload. This is a standout opportunity for an experienced private client lawyer ready to make a long-term strategic move with clear progression potential. Directors ready to step up into a salaried partner role are welcome to apply.

This team is known for its supportive culture, market credibility, and longstanding client relationships. The successful Partner - Private Client will join a firm that values collaboration, excellence, and individual contribution, with a clear pathway to Equity Partnership for the right person.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. Busy & Established Caseload - Step into a well-developed portfolio of high-value work
2. Exceptional Employer - Join a respected and supportive boutique firm with a reputation for integrity and growth
3. Progression to Equity Partnership - Real opportunity to develop and progress into equity level

The Role:

• Lead and manage a broad spectrum of private client matters, including wills, trusts, executries, tax planning, and powers of attorney
• Maintain and develop relationships with high-net-worth individuals, families, and intermediaries
• Play an active role in the strategic growth of the private client offering
• Mentor and support junior members of the team
• Contribute to the overall business development and visibility of the firm in the market

The Person:

• Senior Associate, Director or existing Partner with strong private client experience
• STEP qualified or committed to undertaking qualification (desirable)
• Commercially astute and driven, with a client-first mindset
• Comfortable working in a boutique, collegiate firm culture
• A strategic thinker with a collaborative and growth-oriented approach

The Rewards:

• Competitive remuneration package tailored to experience and contribution
• Genuine progression opportunity towards Equity Partnership
• A supportive working environment with flexibility and autonomy
• Based in central Edinburgh with hybrid working available