Job Description
Associate Solicitor Private Client Glasgow
If you're a Private Client Solicitor with 4+ years' PQE looking to step into a senior role with real leadership responsibility, this is a great opportunity with a recognised and award-winning Scottish law firm.
This role sits within an established Estate Planning team, working alongside a dual-qualified partner on a varied caseload spanning Scottish and English law.
What's on offer?
- Competitive salary plus bonus scheme and enhanced pension
- Hybrid working and a generous holiday package with loyalty scheme and buy/sell flexibility
- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits with wellbeing support
- A social, people-focused culture with regular team events and a few thoughtful perks along the way
The role
As an Associate Solicitor in the Private Client team, you'll manage a complex caseload of Wills, Powers of Attorney, Trusts and estate planning matters while supervising solicitors, paralegals and trainees. You'll work closely with the partner, contribute technical guidance across the team and play an active role in business development and the ongoing growth of the department.
About you
This role would suit a Solicitor who:
- Has 4+ years' PQE with solid technical knowledge across Wills, POAs, Trusts, Deeds of Variation and inheritance tax
- Has experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues
- Brings compassion and empathy to client interaction, particularly in sensitive circumstances
- Takes a commercially aware, proactive approach to caseload and billing management
- STEP qualification and/or dual qualification in Scots and English law are desirable but not essential
The environment
You'll be joining a well-regarded Glasgow firm with a genuine commitment to its people and a culture that reflects that at every level. The Private Client team is partner-led, collaborative and invested in developing those within it.
If you're a Private Client Solicitor ready to take the next step, we'd welcome a confidential chat.
How to Apply: • Online: Apply with your updated CV via the provided link • Contact: For immediate consideration, contact Becky Newton at G2 Legal
We look forward to hearing from you.
