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Thorntons Law LLP

Solicitor/Senior Solicitor

Dundee
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Private Client Solicitor / Senior Solicitor

Dundee

At Thorntons Law, every moment matters. Join our Private Client team and you’ll feel inspired. You’ll feel connected. You’ll feel like you belong. And it all begins from the moment you join us.

That’s because we’ve created a different kind of law firm. Here, you’ll build relationships with clients and colleagues that really last. You’ll help shape what happens now, and what comes next. And we’ll support and encourage you to be the best you can be.

This is what life at Thorntons is all about. And this is your moment to be part of it.

About the role

Build your career in a leading Private Client team

We’re looking for a Private Client lawyer with minimum 1 Years post qualified experience to join our highly regarded team in Dundee. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-quality Private Client matters, learn from experienced colleagues, build strong client relationships, and develop your expertise within a supportive and ambitious team.

Whether you’re looking to broaden your experience, take the next step in your career, or develop towards a more senior role, we’ll support you to achieve your ambitions. With genuine opportunities for progression, this is a role where you can build a long-term career within a team that values its people and invests in their development.

Our Private Client team has recently been recognised in the 2026 Chambers High Net Worth Guide, with our Dundee, Angus and Fife practice achieving Band 1 status, a recognition of the quality of our people, our work and the client relationships we build.

It's about:

  • Working on varied Private Client matters - Advising individuals and families on wills, powers of attorney, estate planning, trusts, inheritance tax, and wider Private Client issues.
  • Developing your expertise - Working alongside experienced lawyers and Partners on interesting and technically challenging matters, with the opportunity to broaden your knowledge, develop your technical skills and gain valuable experience.
  • Building trusted client relationships - Providing clear, practical and empathetic advice and developing long-term relationships with clients and their families.
  • Taking responsibility - Managing your own caseload while having the support and guidance of an experienced and collaborative team.
  • Being part of a great team - Sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive, collaborative and high-performing environment.
  • Growing your career - Taking advantage of development, training and mentoring opportunities, with genuine scope to progress as your skills, experience and ambitions develop.

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What you’ll need:

  • A qualified Scottish solicitor with minimum 1 Years post qualified experience in Private Client work.
  • A genuine interest in developing a career in Private Client and building your technical expertise.
  • Confidence in managing client relationships and delivering clear, practical and empathetic advice.
  • Good organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload while working effectively as part of a team.
  • A collaborative and proactive approach, with a willingness to learn and contribute.
  • A commitment to providing excellent client service and maintaining the highest professional standards.

Why Thorntons

  • A firm with real strength, depth, national ambition and international ambition
  • A supportive environment where you’ll be encouraged to develop your skills, pursue your ambitions and make your mark.
  • A culture built on collaboration, integrity, and doing the right thing.
  • The opportunity to work alongside experienced Private Client lawyers on high-quality and interesting work, within a team that values collaboration and knowledge sharing.

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What we offer

We offer much more than just a competitive salary, and we’re committed to looking after our people in every way. Here’s just some of the benefits available:

Benefits

  • 39 Days Annual Leave (includes 5 fixed public holidays)
  • Contributory Pension Scheme with salary exchange
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Critical Illness Cover
  • Income Protection Cover
  • Group Life Assurance
  • Exceptional maternity, paternity, partner and adoption leave packages
  • Assisted Conception & IVF Leave
  • Health care cash plan to support everyday health expenses
  • 24-hour wellbeing support
  • Free Legal fees for moving home and life planning
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Gym Discounts
  • Retail Discounts
  • Hybrid Working

Professional development

Access to a wide range of opportunities to build your expertise and advance your career, through courses, specialist accreditations, training, or business skills development.

Belonging

At Thorntons, we embrace diversity and are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. As a Disability Confident employer, we want to ensure that everyone has a positive experience when applying to join us. If you have a disability or are neurodivergent and need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know - we’ll do everything we can to support you.

We work flexibly to meet the needs of our clients and our people. While not every role is the same, most offer a hybrid working pattern. We’ll work with you to agree the right arrangement that supports you, the role, and our clients.

Make the moment matter

If you’re looking for a career with a different kind of law firm, this is the moment to find out more - and apply.

All you need to do is apply by 6th September and we’ll be in touch.

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Skills

Wills
Powers Of Attorney
Estate Planning
Trusts
Inheritance Tax
Client Relationship Management
Caseload Management
Legal Advice
Private Client Law
Organizational Skills

Location

Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

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