Private Wealth NQ or Solicitor

Private Client / Private Wealth Solicitor (NQ-2 PQE)

Permanent Edinburgh

A highly regarded UK law firm is seeking a Newly Qualified to 2 PQE Solicitor to join its Private Wealth & Tax practice in Edinburgh.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop a broad private client practice within a technically strong and supportive team that advises a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trustees and charities.

The Role

You will work across a wide range of private wealth matters, including:

• Will and trust drafting and administration
• Tax and succession planning
• Executry and estate administration
• Advice relating to adults with incapacity
• Contentious and international probate matters
• Generational and wealth structuring

The team operates collaboratively with colleagues across related practice areas, offering exposure to varied and high quality work.

Candidate Profile

• Newly qualified solicitor or up to 2 years' PQE in private client/private wealth
• Sound technical grounding with the ability to draft with increasing autonomy
• Strong communication skills, able to explain legal issues clearly to clients and colleagues
• Well organised, with effective time and file management skills
• Commercially aware and interested in client development and relationship building
• Keen to contribute positively to a collaborative team environment

Key Responsibilities

• Managing matters with appropriate supervision
• Drafting wills, trust documentation and related papers
• Assisting with client meetings and relationship management
• Managing time recording, billing and WIP responsibly
• Supporting business development and marketing initiatives
• Contributing to knowledge sharing and team development

What's on Offer

• High quality, varied private client work
• Supportive team culture with strong supervision and training
• Genuine long term career development prospects
• Highly competitive salary and benefits package