Private Client Associate (4+PQE)

JMC Legal Recruitment

  • Inverness
  • £68,000-78,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 24 days ago
Are you an experienced Private Client Associate (4+ PQE) looking to make a meaningful impact in a leading Scottish firm?This award-winning independent practice is looking to appoint a skilled Private Client Associate to its growing Inverness office.This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who values quality work, client relationships, and career progression within a supportive and close-knit team.Role
With over 150 years of heritage, this respected Scottish firm has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to individuals, businesses, and organisations across a wide range of sectors.Its lawyers are known for their technical excellence and commitment to delivering clear, practical legal solutions. The firm offers a broad spectrum of legal services including corporate, commercial property, dispute resolution, employment and private client work.At the heart of the firm's ethos is a strong focus on long-term relationships. Every client is treated with tailored care, and advice is designed to meet their individual needs and circumstances. The firm combines traditional values with modern practices, adopting the latest technology and legal strategies to stay ahead of the curve.As part of this L500-recognised Private Client team, you will handle a diverse and rewarding caseload. The firm has a strong reputation for its Private Client offering, with a loyal client base and a history of long-standing relationships.In this senior role, you'll play a pivotal part in the continued development of the Inverness office. You will be the lead solicitor for Private Client matters in the region, offering autonomy and scope to build your own practice. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is confident working independently and looking to establish a strong presence within the local community.The role involves advising on a wide range of matters including estate and succession planning, asset protection, tax, trusts, executries, wills, powers of attorney, and adult incapacity matters. You will work with high-net-worth individuals, complex estates, and multi-generational families, providing tailored and sensitive advice.This is a highly client-facing role, offering clear potential for progression to more senior positions within the firm while developing true subject matter expertise.Your Experience
  • A qualified solicitor with 4+ years' PQE in Private Client work
  • Strong technical knowledge and understanding of estate and succession planning
  • Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and client care skills
  • Able to manage a busy and varied caseload with confidence and efficiency
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to contribute to business growth
  • Interest in developing a strong professional presence within the local community
Benefits & Opportunities
  • Join a highly regarded Legal 500 firm with a long-standing reputation for excellence
  • Work alongside leading Private Client professionals on high-quality, diverse matters
  • Significant autonomy with the opportunity to grow a regional presence
  • Excellent training, support, and structured progression routes
  • Competitive salary package with generous bonus potential
  • Comprehensive benefits package and strong work-life balance culture
If you'd like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott at tilly@jmc-legal.com/ 0131 460 7747 for a confidential discussion.CompanyJMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.We're a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people - and it's true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants' passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We're also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We're waiting to help you.Share this jobApply for Private Client Associate (4+PQE)Already uploaded your CV? to apply instantlyFields marked with an asterisk (*) are requiredFirst name requiredLast name requiredWhat is your email address? requiredYour CV requiredYour file must be a .doc, .pdf, .docx, or .rtf. No larger than 1MBDrag and dropChoose a fileSelected file: Remove fileAdd a cover message requiredEmail me similar jobs when they become available Your communication preferencesI'd like to receive emails about jobs and services from The Lawyer JobsI'd like to receive emails from third partiesWhen you apply for a job we will send your application to the named employer, who may contact you. By applying for a job listed on The Lawyer Jobs you agree to our and . You should never be required to provide bank account details. If you are, please . All emails will contain a link in the footer to enable you to unsubscribe at any time.Send applicationSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.© 2011 - 2025 Centaur Media Plc. Powered by Madgex Job Board TechnologyTheLawyer.com Limited
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