Private Client Senior Associate / Legal Director – 8+ PQE
Edinburgh or Glasgow | Top-Tier Legal 500 Firm | c£85k - £105k (DOE) + Excellent Benefits
A senior strategic appointment offering the opportunity to influence the future direction of an established Private Client practice.
Are you an experienced Private Client Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, with the opportunity to shape strategy, strengthen client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of a leading Scottish law firm?
Beaumont Legal Recruitment is partnering with a highly regarded, top-tier Legal 500 firm to appoint a Senior Associate / Legal Director (6+ PQE) to its established Private Client team in Edinburgh or Glasgow.
This is more than a traditional fee-earning role. It offers an opportunity for an ambitious senior lawyer to make a meaningful contribution to the development of the practice, work with an impressive client base and play an influential role in its future success.
Whether you are an established Senior Associate seeking a clear route to greater responsibility or a Legal Director looking for a fresh challenge within a respected firm, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
You will advise on a broad range of sophisticated Private Client matters, working with individuals, families and high-net-worth clients on personal wealth, succession and estate planning.
Alongside delivering technically excellent legal advice, you will be encouraged to develop lasting client relationships, identify opportunities for growth and contribute to the strategic development of the wider team.
Depending on your experience, strengths and ambitions, there will be scope to take on a greater leadership role, support the development of colleagues and help shape the future direction of the practice.
Key Responsibilities
Advise on complex wills, trusts, executries, succession planning and estate administration.
Provide considered advice on inheritance tax, wealth preservation and intergenerational planning.
Build trusted, long-term relationships with high-net-worth individuals, families and professional referrers.
Play an active role in developing the firm's Private Client offering and identifying new business opportunities.
Contribute to the strategic growth, profile and market positioning of the practice.
Mentor and support junior colleagues, sharing technical expertise and encouraging professional development.
Work collaboratively with colleagues across the firm to deliver a high-quality, joined-up service to clients.
Contribute to a culture of technical excellence, outstanding client care and sustainable business growth.
You will be a Scottish-qualified Solicitor with at least 6 years' PQE and a strong track record in Private Client law.
You will combine technical expertise with sound commercial judgement, excellent relationship-building skills and an interest in contributing beyond your own caseload.
You will ideally bring:
Substantial experience advising on a broad range of Private Client matters.
Strong technical knowledge of wills, trusts, executries, succession planning and related tax considerations.
The confidence and credibility to advise sophisticated clients on complex and sensitive matters.
A commercially minded approach, with an appreciation of client development and practice growth.
The ability to build relationships, influence others and contribute positively to a team.
An interest in mentoring colleagues and helping develop the next generation of Private Client lawyers.
The ambition to play a meaningful role in the future success of an established practice.
Why Consider This Appointment?
Strategic influence: Contribute to the continued development of a respected Private Client practice.
Quality of work: Advise an impressive client base on complex and rewarding matters.
Career progression: Explore a senior appointment aligned with your experience and long-term ambitions.
Professional standing: Join a highly regarded, top-tier Legal 500 firm.
Leadership opportunity: Help develop colleagues, strengthen relationships and support sustainable growth.
Location flexibility: Opportunities available in Edinburgh or Glasgow.
Excellent package: Competitive remuneration and benefits, reflective of experience and seniority.
A Confidential Conversation;
Senior legal appointments are about more than a job title. The right opportunity should align with your professional ambitions, values, relationships and longer-term vision.
If you are a Private Client Solicitor with 6+ years' PQE and would welcome a confidential discussion about a potential move at Senior Associate or Legal Director level, I would be delighted to hear from you.
Contact Michelle Beaumont at Beaumont Legal Recruitment for a confidential, no-obligation discussion.
