Private Client Solicitor

My client is searching for a Private Client - Senior Solicitor / Associate / Senior Associate to join their offices based in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire on a hybrid basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting Wills and Powers of Attorney
• Trust and Executry administration
• Estate Planning including the setting up of trusts
• Assisting with client’s tax planning advice
• Providing advice to high-net-worth clients (including those referred from our Wealth Division) and assisting with their ongoing needs
• Management of a personal caseload including taking the lead on client relationships
• Providing support and supervision of Paralegals and Trainees
• Assisting with adults with incapacity cases, including applying for and administering guardianships
• Participation in the Practice Area’s business development activities for existing and new clients

Required Skills and Experaince

• My client currently has opportunities for a Solicitor/Senior Solicitor (2-4 years PQE) and an Associate/Senior Associate (5-10 years PQE).
• My client is looking for experienced Private Client Solicitors to join their expanding Wills, Trusts & Executries Team which is led by our STEP qualified Partners across Scotland.
• You will have experience with aspects of the administration of executry and trust administration, taking instructions in respect of and drafting Wills and Powers of Attorney and providing succession planning, asset protection and tax mitigation advice and services.
• You will need experience working for a range of customers, including individuals, trustees and executors from all over Scotland and beyond.

The role

• Successful candidates will enjoy a high level of client and team interaction, personally managing a varied caseload of Private Client work, and day to day duties will typically include all
• This role will involve working in collaboration with our Family, Corporate, Real Estate and Residential Property teams across Scotland to deliver a complete service to their clients.
• Both positions allow opportunity for career progression within the Specialist Private Client team for individuals demonstrating willingness and ability to maintain good client relationships, work with specialists across the Firm and participate in business development.

Benefits

• The Firm also operate a flexible home working policy.
• For those not STEP qualified, the Firm operate a Funded Learning Scheme.
• Competitive Salary
• Full time / Permanent

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment

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