Private Client Senior Associate / Director / Partner | 5+ PQE

Job Description

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Private Client lawyer to join a growing and forward-looking Private Client team in Perth. The role is open at Senior Associate, Director or Partner level, making it suitable both for established Partners seeking a new platform and senior lawyers ready to step up.

The team advises a wide range of private individuals, families and business owners across Scotland, offering depth, continuity and trusted advice across generations. You’ll have the chance to shape your practice, deepen client relationships and contribute meaningfully to the future direction of the department.

What’s on offer?

Senior-level appointment with progression aligned to experience
Opportunity to build and develop your own private client practice
High-quality, varied private client work across Scotland
Supportive, people-focused culture with investment in long-term careers

The role

You’ll handle a broad range of private client matters, including:

Trust and executry administration, including complex estates
Drafting wills and powers of attorney
Succession and tax planning for individuals, families and business owners
Advising on estates, trusts and related private client issues
Developing long-standing client relationships and acting as a trusted adviser
Supporting team development and contributing to departmental growth

About you

This role would suit a Private Client Solicitor who:

Has 5+ years’ PQE in private client work
Brings depth of technical knowledge across trusts, executries, estates, tax and succession planning
Takes a calm, thoughtful and client-centred approach
Enjoys mentoring, collaboration and helping teams grow
Has the ambition to develop their practice within a respected, people-focused firm
Communicates clearly and confidently with clients
Works in a proactive, organised and solution-driven way
Has STEP membership, or is working towards it (desirable)

The environment

This is a firm where people are trusted, supported and encouraged to build lasting careers. The culture is collegiate and professional, with a clear focus on quality advice, client care and sustainable growth.

If you’re a Private Client lawyer considering your next move, we would welcome a confidential chat.

How to Apply:
For more information about this role and to apply, please contact Becky Newton at G2 Legal on 0131 278 0000 or forward an up to date copy of your CV to becky.newton@g2legal.com

We look forward to hearing from you.