Private Client Solicitor 1+ pqe

Job Description

Private Client Solicitor

Dundee | 1+ Years PQE

Build your career within one of Scotland’s leading Private Client teams.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Solicitor with a minimum of one year’s post-qualified experience to join a highly regarded team in Dundee.

This is an ideal opportunity for a lawyer who wants to develop their Private Client career while gaining exposure to high-quality and varied work, learning from experienced lawyers and Partners and building trusted, long-term relationships with clients.

Whether you’re looking to broaden your technical experience, take on greater responsibility or work towards a more senior position, you’ll be supported to develop your skills and achieve your career ambitions.

The Dundee, Angus and Fife Private Client practice has recently achieved Band 1 status in the 2026 Chambers High Net Worth Guide, recognising the strength of the team, quality of its work and exceptional client relationships.

This is a genuine long-term career opportunity within a successful and ambitious Private Client practice where professional development and progression are actively encouraged.

It’s about:

Working on varied Private Client matters – Advising individuals and families on wills, powers of attorney, executries, estate and succession planning, trusts, inheritance tax and wider Private Client matters.

Developing your expertise – Working alongside experienced lawyers and Partners on interesting and technically challenging matters, giving you the opportunity to broaden your knowledge and strengthen your technical skills.

Building trusted client relationships – Providing clear, practical and empathetic advice while developing long-term relationships with clients and their families.

Taking responsibility – Managing your own caseload and developing increasing autonomy, while benefiting from the guidance and support of an experienced team.

Working collaboratively – Sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive and high-performing team environment.

Growing your career – Benefiting from ongoing training, mentoring and professional development, with genuine opportunities to progress as your experience and ambitions develop.

We are interested to speak with individuals who are enthusiastic about developing a successful long-term career in Private Client law.

You’ll bring:

A qualification as a Scottish solicitor with a minimum of one year’s PQE in Private Client work.
Experience across areas such as wills, powers of attorney, executries, estate planning, trusts and inheritance tax.
A genuine interest in developing your technical Private Client expertise.
Confidence in managing client relationships and providing clear, practical and sensitive advice.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own caseload and competing priorities.
A proactive and collaborative approach, with a willingness to learn and contribute to the wider team.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
A commitment to delivering an outstanding client experience and maintaining the highest professional standards.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a Band 1 recognised Private Client practice and develop your career alongside highly experienced specialists.

You will benefit from high-quality and varied work, direct exposure to experienced lawyers and Partners, structured development and mentoring, and genuine opportunities for career progression.

For an ambitious Private Client lawyer looking to build expertise, take on greater responsibility and establish a long-term career within a leading Scottish practice, this represents an excellent next move.

Please contact Michelle Beaumont for a confidential discussion.