Division:Private Client 
Responsible to :Partner, Head of Unit

Location

The candidate would work from our Glasgow and/or Edinburgh office

Job Description

Fantastic opportunity for a Solicitor who is looking for a dynamic, positive working environment that will allow you to further develop your skills and legal career in our Glasgow office. Apply now to join our successful and rapidly expanding firm.

Using your expertise and analytical reasoning, you will provide sophisticated and tailored legal advice and assistance through the Private Client processes. You will also have a role in developing the growing business of the firm. Now is an exciting time to join Blackadders as we rapidly expand the firm.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a strong Private Client background with the ability to work well both in a team and independently. We are looking for someone who is passionate, proactive, and detail-oriented—relishing new challenges, driving innovation at the organisation, and helping us uphold the level of excellence that we are known for. If this sounds like you, we look forward to hearing from you.

Role Objectives

• Provide timely and sound legal advice on a range of Private Client matters
• Manage a varied caseload effectively
• Remain up to date about the latest developments in the field including CPD requirements
• Recognise and support the firms’ strategic objectives

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and manage legal documentation
• Conduct legal research and investigate the facts of each case
• Liaise with clients and relevant parties
• To keep fully up-to-date with the relevant areas of law and practice.
• Researching and analysing information, including statements, legal documents and local authority reports, as relevant to the matter in hand;

Why Blackadders?

• Hybrid working
• Early birthday finish
• 31 days holiday allowance, 4 bank holidays
• Buy/sell holidays
• Employee assistance programme
• Loyalty award payments after 5 years of service
• One day paid volunteering per year
• 4% matched pension contribution
• Discounted legal fees
• Career development support

To apply for this role, please send your CV to recruitment@blackadders.co.uk