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Associate - Private Client

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Douglas Scott

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Location:
United Kingdom, Edinburgh

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Category:
Legal

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

58000.00 - 65000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

This respected Scottish firm is home to a long-standing Private Client team that advises a wide range of individuals, families, and high-net-worth clients on complex personal and tax-related matters. Due to continued growth, the firm is seeking an experienced Associate to join their team in either Edinburgh or Perth. The role offers the opportunity to be involved in a wide variety of private client work, including wills, estate administration, inheritance tax planning, trust creation, and contentious matters such as disputed executries and trust issues. In return, the firm offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The working environment supports flexibility, with full-time, part-time, and hybrid working options available. You’ll benefit from a strong, collaborative team culture and have access to structured development pathways, contributing to both personal career progression and the wider success of the team.

Job Responsibility:

  • Advising a wide range of individuals, families, and high-net-worth clients on complex personal and tax-related matters
  • preparing wills
  • estate administration
  • inheritance tax planning
  • trust creation
  • handling contentious matters such as disputed executries and trust issues.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience in private client work
  • strong understanding of tax reliefs such as Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR)
  • ability to manage a varied caseload independently
  • experience supporting clients on trust law, asset protection, and powers of attorney or guardianship
  • proactive approach to client service, business development, and collaboration with colleagues.
What we offer:
  • Competitive salary
  • comprehensive benefits package
  • flexibility in work environment with full-time, part-time, and hybrid options
  • strong collaborative team culture
  • structured development pathways for career progression.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 15, 2025

Work Type:
Hybrid work
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