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Professional Support Lawyer - Private Client
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Professional Support Lawyer – Private Client (Asset Protection)
Location: Edinburgh
Firm: Leading Scottish Firm | L500 Ranked Private Client Team
Salary: Lucrative Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
The Role & The Work
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to move into a Professional Support Lawyer role within a highly regarded, L500 ranked Private Client team in Edinburgh.
- Join a specialist Asset Protection team advising on a broad range of matters including succession planning, trusts, and complex tax work.
- Support the team through the development and management of knowledge resources, ensuring legal and technical excellence is maintained across the practice.
- Work closely with Partners and senior lawyers to maintain and develop precedents, guidance notes, and internal knowledge systems.
- Support fee earners on complex legal research and technical queries, while monitoring legal and tax developments and delivering clear, practical updates to the wider team.
- Deliver and coordinate internal training, supporting the onboarding and development of junior lawyers, and contributing to continuous improvement across team processes.
- Work alongside wider business functions on innovation initiatives, including the use of legal technology and automation, as well as supporting marketing materials and legal directory submissions.
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This role offers the opportunity to remain closely involved in high-quality, technical work, while stepping away from a traditional fee-earning position. It is particularly well suited to those seeking a more balanced and sustainable working pattern without compromising on quality or professional development.
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Your Experience
- Scots Qualified Solicitor with 5+ PQE in Private Client
- Strong experience in tax, trusts, and succession planning
- Excellent drafting, research, and analytical skills
- Clear and confident communicator
- Interest in knowledge development, training, and legal innovation
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Why This Role?
- Join a well-established, Scottish, L500 ranked Private Client team
- Opportunity to step into a non-fee earning, knowledge-focused role
- Maintain involvement in high-quality, complex work
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Strong benefits package and generous salary
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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