PQE: + 5yrs PQE
Department: Private Client
Location: Perth
Working hours: Varied
Reporting to: Private Client Partners
Job Type: Permanent
Closing date: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews held on a rolling basis.
We are looking for experienced private client solicitors – up to Partner level - to join our dynamic and expanding team in Perth.
Our Private Client team acts for a wide range of clients across Scotland, providing the full spectrum of Private Client services. This includes all aspects of trust and executry administration, the preparation of Wills and Powers of Attorney, tax and succession planning, and a broad range of related matters.
Our work is diverse, high quality, and trusted by generations of families, business owners, and high‑net‑worth individuals who value our pragmatic, thoughtful advice and long‑standing client relationships.
Whether you're an established Partner looking for a new home, or a Senior Associate ready to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Requirements/Skills
- Strong technical expertise across trusts, executries, wills, powers of attorney, tax, estates, and succession planning
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A calm, client‑focused approach with the ability to build trusted relationships
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Interest in team leadership, collaboration and developing new opportunities
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The ambition to grow your practice within a respected, people‑centred firm
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Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise with clients in a friendly and confident manner.
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High attention to detail and strong organisational skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
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A proactive and solution-focused approach to problem-solving.
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A genuine interest in and passion for working with people, providing a high standard of client care and support throughout the executry process.
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Commitment to delivering excellent client care with a focus on understanding and responding to client needs with empathy and professionalism.
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Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues to provide a high-quality service to clients and support the department’s goals.
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STEP membership is desirable.
This role will initially be fully office based however, after a period, flexible WFH/hybrid arrangements will be considered.
At Lindsays, we're a full-service law firm with a strong reputation for helping individuals, families, businesses, and charities navigate life’s opportunities and challenges with confidence and trust. From our offices across Scotland, our team combines expertise with a commitment to care and consideration, guiding our clients through the moments in life that matter most. With strong residential property and private client departments, we also have an expanding range of corporate and commercial services, encompassing company law, corporate finance, intellectual property, technology, employment, charity law, rural property, commercial property and construction, all of which enjoy an excellent reputation in the marketplace. With 56 Partners and over 300 staff, our goal is to have the right staff with the right skills to ensure we best advise and support our clients. We are committed to investing in our people and believe in helping our staff succeed.
Diversity and inclusion play an integral part in the people strategy at Lindsays. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where our people feel valued and can reach their full potential.
Lindsays is committed to achieving a working environment which provides equality of opportunity and freedom from unlawful discrimination on the grounds of race, sex, pregnancy and maternity, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, disability, religion or beliefs, age or sexual orientation. For information on our Candidate Privacy Notice, please click here.
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