Private Client Solicitor/Senior Solicitor/Associate

Job Description

About

Garden Stirling Burnet is a well-established name in the Scottish legal market with the largest office network in East Lothian and, more recently, have opened an office in Edinburgh. The business has recently doubled in headcount.

We specialise in estate agency, residential and commercial conveyancing and private client services.  Our focus is on service delivery with fair pricing.  We invest heavily in our people, IT and case management systems.

We have a busy Private Client practice which has experienced substantial growth in East Lothian and Edinburgh.  

Role

In response to a strong pipeline of new work and to assist our growth plans we have an exciting vacancy for a Solicitor/Senior Solicitor/Associate to join the existing Private Client team to assist with Wills, Powers of Attorney and Executry Estate Administration. 

Experience

• Ideally 0-5 years’ PQE in private client work and estate planning
• Confident managing client relationships and your own files independently 
• Will drafting to include trust Wills
• Preparing Powers of Attorneys
• Executry administration of both testate and intestate estates, both IHT taxable and non-taxable 
• Trust drafting and administration useful

Skills

• Clear, confident communicator with a client-focussed approach and, in particular, the ability to deal with sensitive matters with empathy
• Organised and able to manage and assist with a varied caseload
• Good commercial awareness
• Willingness to contribute to the development of the Private Client team practice

On offer

• Full-time role (although part-time will be considered) and flexible working in Edinburgh/East Lothian and remotely
• Experienced paralegal and secretarial support 
• A supportive and collaborative team with the opportunity to influence the growth and development of an expanding team and the wider business
• Support for STEP qualification will be considered, if not already obtained
• Competitive salary and the opportunity to develop your career in the private client arena

Apply 

To apply for this position please send a CV and covering email to: recruitment@gsbsolicitors.co.uk – Closing Date: 30th January 2026

Garden Stirling Burnet is an equal opportunities company.