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Private Client Legal Director, Edinburgh
Client:
JMC Legal Recruitment
Location:
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
f0286875a692
Job Views:
7
Posted:
03.03.2025
Expiry Date:
17.04.2025
Job Description:
Private Client Legal Director
This is an exciting opportunity for a Private Client solicitor to step into a Legal Director role with a growing and friendly team, with a clear route to Partnership.
The Firm
A modern full-service Scottish firm, this business is adept at providing expert legal advice to individuals as well as large multinational companies. It has been on a strong growth trajectory, expanding its reach across Scotland whilst maintaining an engaging and supportive working environment.
Staff who work at this firm stay for long durations due to the exemplary working culture and career progression opportunities. The firm has developed expertise in a range of practice areas, receiving recognition in the form of numerous Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners rankings.
Attracting some of the top legal talents in Scotland, many of the staff at this firm have received individual recognition for their expertise from the legal directories. This is a testament to the training and continuous development the firm provides its staff members.
The leadership team of this firm has fostered an innovative and forward-thinking mindset and has ambitious plans to grow the firm over the coming years. Joining now presents an excellent opportunity for incumbent lawyers to grow alongside the firm.
The Role
Join this tight-knit and high-performing Private Client team and take on a central role as a Legal Director in this growing team. You will have the opportunity to take on a high-quality mixed caseload of Private Client work and contribute to the strategic direction and management of the firm.
A variety of work creates a refreshing role where you will take ownership of clients whilst providing the full range of private client advice. The dynamic workload involves managing large trusts and estates, supporting succession planning, taking on complex wills and POAs, as well as advising on asset protection, tax, executry administration, guardianships, and more.
As a leader within the firm, you will help foster a supportive environment for junior staff members and contribute to their training and professional development. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to departmental and firm-wide business development.
The team is very friendly and offers unparalleled flexibility. It is a fantastic home for a lawyer who wants to progress their career with a high-quality firm whilst also retaining a positive work-life balance.
The Ideal Candidate
1. Is an ambitious individual with extensive Private Client experience
2. Excellent verbal/written communicator with strong interpersonal skills
3. Has a proactive, innovative and value-adding mindset
4. Is able to manage junior team members and delegate effectively
What's on offer
1. An opportunity to become a leader at a prestigious firm
2. Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality/high-value work
3. First-rate career development opportunities
4. Flexible working
5. Excellent salary as determined by experience
6. Excellent benefits package
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