Senior Associate / Legal Director - Private Client
Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid)
Salary: £85,000 to £100,000
We are working with a well established and highly regarded Edinburgh based practice to recruit an experienced Senior Associate or Legal Director into their Private Client team.
This is a senior appointment within a close knit but growing team, offering a strong platform for progression and the opportunity to play a meaningful role in shaping the future of the department. The firm has an excellent reputation in private client work and a loyal, high quality client base, providing immediate access to a broad and rewarding caseload.
This role is ideally suited to a senior solicitor seeking greater autonomy, high quality work, and a clear pathway toward long term progression.
The Role
You will take on a key position within a collaborative and supportive team, managing your own caseload while contributing to the continued growth of the private client offering.
The work will include:
- Wills and estate planning
- Powers of attorney
- Executry administration
- Trusts and succession planning
- Advising on long term care and related matters
You will also be encouraged to build and maintain client relationships, contribute to business development initiatives, and enhance your presence in the market, with support from an experienced and well regarded leadership team.
About You
You will be:
- A Scottish qualified solicitor with c10 years PQE in Private Client
- Experienced across the full spectrum of private client work
- Comfortable managing a varied caseload independently
- Confident in a client facing role, with strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Commercially aware, with an interest in contributing to team growth
STEP qualification (or a willingness to undertake this, with support) would be highly advantageous. You will also be personable, proactive, and collaborative in your approach, with the ability to build strong relationships both internally and with clients.
Why This Role?
- A genuine step up into a senior role with influence, not just title
- Immediate access to a high quality, established client base
- Autonomy to run your own work while still being part of a supportive team
- Investment in your development, including support toward STEP qualification if required
- A clear and realistic progression route, based on contribution rather than time served
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior private client solicitor looking to take the next step in their career within a firm that values both technical expertise and long-term potential.
To apply for this role, please send your CV or contact Connie Nimmo at Iconic Resourcing for a confidential chat and further details.
At Iconic Resourcing, we understand that not all candidates will meet every single desired qualification or skill for the job positions posted on behalf of our clients. However, if you believe that you can add value to the role despite your experience looking a little different from what we've identified, we would be thrilled to learn more about you.
Iconic Resourcing are committed to partnering with clients who share our values of inclusivity and diversity. We work with many businesses that recognise the importance of creating a welcoming and respectful workplace for all employees. As an equal opportunities employer, we treat all applicants fairly and equally and are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments required.