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Private Client Solicitor (NQ -2 PQE)

Aberdeen City
£50k – £60k/yr
Posted about 22 hours ago
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Private Client Solicitor (NQ-2 PQE)

Location: Aberdeen
Team: Award Winning North East Private Client Team
Salary: Leading Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

The Role & The Work

Are you a Solicitor looking to build your Private Client career in a team that will invest in your development? This is an opportunity to join a well-established Private Client team in Aberdeen, working alongside experienced practitioners with a strong reputation across the North East.

  • Gain exposure to a broad range of Private Client matters, including wills, powers of attorney, executries, trusts, and succession planning.
  • Work closely with senior colleagues as you develop your own technical expertise and client relationships.

For an NQ, this is a role where you’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your own matters while continuing to learn from an experienced team. If you’re a trainee approaching qualification but haven’t had a dedicated Private Client seat, you may still be considered if you have relevant transferable skills and a clear interest in moving into the area.

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The team is busy and growing, with the scope to develop your experience across a varied caseload and build a long-term career within award-winning Private Client. You’ll have access to structured support and development, with the opportunity to work towards further qualifications such as STEP as your career progresses.

Working with one of the most recognized names in the Private Client market, both in Aberdeen and across Scotland, this is a strong platform for Private Client Solicitors looking to work on HNW, complex matters while remaining part of a supportive, down-to-earth team.

Your Experience

  • Scottish Qualified Solicitor at NQ–2 PQE, or a trainee approaching qualification.
  • Private Client experience is preferred, but trainees without a Private Client seat will also be considered where they can demonstrate relevant transferable experience.
  • Strong communication skills and a confident, client-focused approach.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • A proactive, collaborative approach and genuine interest in developing a career within Private Client.

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Why This Role?

  • Join an L500 ranked Private Client team with a strong reputation across the North East.
  • Work alongside experienced and highly regarded Private Client practitioners.
  • Gain broad exposure across the full Private Client spectrum.
  • Training and development are taken seriously, with support to build your technical expertise and pursue STEP qualifications.
  • Supportive, friendly, and collaborative team environment.
  • Flexible working options and a strong work-life balance.
  • Leading salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.

If you’d like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott on 0131 460 7747 or email tilly@jmc-legal.com for a confidential discussion.

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Skills

Wills
Powers Of Attorney
Executries
Trusts
Succession Planning
Client Relationship Management
Communication Skills
Attention To Detail
Organisational Skills
Collaboration

Location

Aberdeen City, Scotland, United Kingdom

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