Solicitor / Associate, Private Client

Organisation
Frasia Wright Associates
Reference
FW9747
Contract Type
Full-Time
Practice Area
Business Development, Civil Court Litigation, Family Law, Personal Injury
Location
Edinburgh 
Salary
Negotiable
PQE
0-2 yrs, 3 -4 yrs, 5+ yrs
An established UK law firm is seeking a Solicitor (2–4 years’ PQE) or Associate (4+ years’ PQE) to join its highly regarded Private Client team in Edinburgh.

Job Description

The firm is known for delivering tailored legal solutions to a diverse domestic and international client base and for fostering a collaborative, inclusive working environment.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a leading private client practice, advising on a wide range of matters including wills, powers of attorney, executries, trusts, estate planning, and cross-border issues. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across tax, family, corporate, litigation and real estate teams, and will play an active role in business development and client relationship management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Draft wills and powers of attorney
  • Manage trust and executry administration
  • Advise on estate planning, including trusts and family investment companies
  • Support clients following personal injury claims, including establishing and administering personal injury trusts
  • Assist with tax planning advice for a wide range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals
  • Advise on adults with incapacity matters, including guardianship applications
  • Provide guidance on cross-border tax and succession issues
  • Lead client relationships with appropriate internal support
  • Supervise and support trainees and paralegals within the team
  • Deliver internal training and contribute to colleague development
  • Engage in business development aligned with team strategy
  • Manage workload effectively, ensuring high-quality work and compliance with relevant policies

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated private client lawyer to join a market-leading team with exposure to high-quality, complex work and a wide-ranging client base. The role offers strong career development prospects, hands-on involvement in client relationships, and the chance to contribute to the continued growth of a successful and supportive practice area.

If this position may be of interest, please contact Teddie or Cameron for a confidential initial discussion. (Assignment 18094)

teddie@frasiawright.com   https://www.linkedin.com/in/teddie-wright-7b017ab7/

cameron@frasiawright.com   https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-adrain-22a81627/

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