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Private Client - Solicitor

Service Care Solutions - Legal
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Inverness, Highland IV2 6TR, Scotland

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • Service Care Solutions is seeking a Private Client Solicitor for a prestigious firm based in Inverness, recognized in both the Chambers and Partners and Legal 500.
  • The role involves a full range of private client work, focusing on estate and succession planning for high net-worth clients, including multi-million-pound executries and family trust work.
  • Candidates must be qualified Scottish Solicitors with a current practicing certificate and have experience working in a Private Client Team.
  • The position offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including a contributory pension scheme and enhanced holiday provision.
  • The firm supports further professional development, including funding for the STEP qualification.

Service care solutions are working with a platinum STEP Employer Partner who are continuously recognised and ranked in both the Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 based in Inverness, they are looking for a Private Client Solicitor.

Role and responsibilities

Working as part of our established team, the successful applicant will carry out a full range of private client work with a particular focus on estate and succession planning for high net-worth clients with business and farming interests across Scotland and further afield, multi-million-pound executries and family trust work.

Core responsibilities:

  • Dealing with the administration of estates, both alongside senior colleagues and independently
  • Drafting Wills, relevant letters of wishes, Powers of Attorney and Living Wills
  • Assisting with the establishment, administration and wind up of family Trusts and Charities, including personal injury Trusts
  • Advising on Inheritance Tax and other Capital Tax planning
  • Contributing to the Team Business Development strategy

Person specification:

  • Qualified Scottish Solicitor with a current practising certificate
  • Experience of working in a Private Client Team is essential
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail

Benefits:

  • Opportunity to undertake STEP qualification which is fully supported and funded by the firm
  • A competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package including contributory pension scheme, cash-back healthcare and more
  • Flexible working
  • Enhanced holiday provision
  • Active Social & Charities Committee

If you are interested in this rewarding role, please submit your CV to Beth Kirby via email: or call for more information. We do also have a referral bonus of up to £250 so please pass on this information, if you know someone else looking for work.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.