Senior Solicitor - Private Client

Job Description Private Client Associate (3+ PQE)Location: GlasgowFirm: L500 Ranked Scottish Firm | Tier 2 Private Client TeamSalary: Attractive Salary + Excellent BenefitsThe Role & The WorkA well-regarded Scottish firm is seeking a Private Client Associate to join its growing Glasgow office, offering an excellent opportunity to work within a highly respected and collaborative Private Client team.The firm has built a strong reputation across Scotland for delivering expert legal advice to both individuals and businesses, while maintaining a supportive and people-focused culture. With continued investment in its Private Client practice, the team is seeing increasing demand from a broad client base, including high-net-worth individuals and families, creating an opportunity for an experienced Associate to play a key role in the next phase of growth.Joining this established team, you will manage a varied and rewarding caseload, advising clients on matters such as wills, powers of attorney, estate planning, succession planning and executry administration. You will also gain exposure to trust administration, inheritance tax planning and guardianship matters, working closely with individuals and families to deliver thoughtful, long-term legal advice.The work is both technically engaging and relationship-driven, requiring lawyers who can combine strong legal expertise with clear, empathetic communication. Many matters involve complex estates, family wealth planning and multi-generational succession issues, offering excellent exposure to sophisticated private client work.As a Senior Solicitor, you will also take on greater responsibility for managing files, delegating work to junior colleagues and supporting their development, ensuring work is delivered efficiently and to a consistently high standard. Alongside this, you will have the opportunity to contribute to business development initiatives, helping to strengthen client relationships and raise the profile of the Private Client practice across the region.This role offers a strong platform for an experienced Private Client solicitor looking to take the next step in their career within a well-respected firm that is continuing to grow its presence across Scotland.Your ExperienceSolicitor with 3+ years experience in Private Client workStrong experience advising on wills, powers of attorney, executries and succession planningExperience managing a varied caseload independentlyStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with clientsWell organised with the ability to manage competing priorities effectivelyExperience supervising or delegating work to junior colleagues would be beneficialSTEP qualification, or a willingness to pursue it, would be advantageousWhy This Role?Join a L500 ranked Private Client team with an excellent reputation, Be part of a highly regarded and collaborative Private Client teamExposure to high-net-worth clients and complex estate planning workGenuine career progression opportunities within a growing firmSupportive and people-focused working environmentAttractive salary and comprehensive benefits packageIf youd like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott on 0131 460 7747 or [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

Created: 2026-03-20