Private Client Solicitor

Private Client Solicitor Location: Aberdeen Firm: Well-Known Scottish Firm | Tier 3 Ranked Private Client Team Salary: Lucrative Salary + Attractive Bonus + Comprehensive BenefitsThe Role & The Work A well-established Scottish firm with a strong reputation across the legal market is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join its expanding L500 team in Aberdeen.This opportunity comes at an exciting time for the firm's Private Client practice. The team has seen a significant increase in high-profile and high-net-worth clients, creating the need to further strengthen its offering in Aberdeen. As a result, the firm is investing in the continued growth of the department, providing an excellent platform for Private Client lawyers who want to be part of a team with genuine momentum.You will join a Tier 3 ranked Private Client team known for delivering thoughtful, relationship-driven advice to individuals and families across Scotland and beyond. The work is varied, intellectually engaging and often deeply personal, requiring lawyers who can combine strong technical ability with empathy and clear communication.Day-to-day, you will advise clients on wills, powers of attorney and lifetime planning, support families with succession planning and asset protection, and guide executors and trustees through the administration of executry and trust estates. Many of the matters involve high-value estates and complex family wealth structures, providing excellent exposure to sophisticated private client work.Beyond the technical work, this role offers the opportunity to become a trusted adviser to clients over the long term, supporting them through key life decisions while building lasting professional relationships.As the practice continues to grow, there will also be opportunities to shape the future of the team, contribute to client development and play an active role in strengthening the firm's Private Client presence in the north-east of Scotland. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise or take on greater responsibility within a growing team, this role offers a platform to do both.Your ExperienceQualified Scottish Solicitor with experience in Private Client workExperience advising on matters such as wills, powers of attorney, executries and estate administrationStrong communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with clientsA proactive and organised approach to managing a varied caseloadA genuine interest in developing expertise in Private ClientSTEP qualification, or a willingness to pursue it, would be idealA collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for contributing to a growing teamWhy This Role?Join a well-known Scottish firm with a strong national reputationBe part of a Tier 3 ranked Private Client team with clear growth ambitionsWork with an expanding high-net-worth and high-profile client baseGain exposure to high-quality advisory work across the full spectrum of private client mattersEnjoy excellent mentorship, structured development and long-term career progressionLucrative salary, attractive bonus structure and comprehensive benefits packageIf you'd like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott on 0131 460 7747 or tilly@jmc-legal.com for a confidential discussion.