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Private Client Solicitors (Senior Associate/Director/Partner)
In the moments that matter, people look to Lindsays for legal strength with a human touch. As one of Scotland’s leading independent law firms, we combine deep-rooted heritage with a forwardlooking approach, supporting clients from our offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Perth and Crieff.
We are a fullservice, collaborative firm working across all areas of law for individuals, families, businesses, charities and rural clients. Whether navigating life’s key milestones, managing commercial challenges or planning for the future, we put people first and build relationships that last.
Our strength lies in our people. We believe great legal representation starts with real connection, which is why we foster an inclusive, supportive culture where colleagues can thrive. From transparent progression pathways to flexible working and active community involvement, we invest in helping our people – and our clients – achieve their goals.
The opportunity
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 highnetworth individuals who value our pragmatic, thoughtful advice and longstanding 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
• A calm, clientfocused approach with the ability to build trusted relationships
• Interest in team leadership, collaboration and developing new opportunities
• The ambition to grow your practice within a respected, peoplecentred firm
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise with clients in a friendly and confident manner.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach to problem-solving.
• A genuine interest in and passion for working with people, providing a high standard of client care and support throughout the executry process.
• Commitment to delivering excellent client care with a focus on understanding and responding to client needs with empathy and professionalism.
• 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.
• STEP membership is desirable.
This role will initially be fully office based however, after a period, flexible WFH/hybrid arrangements will be considered.
If you are interested in applying for the above role and possess the relevant experience please send your CV, including a note of your current salary, to Pauline Dalbeck, HR Director, Caledonian Exchange, 19a Canning Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8HE or email: recruitment@lindsays.co.uk.
Rewards & Benefits:
• 30 days holiday plus fixed days (Easter Monday, two May Bank Holidays, August Bank Holiday, 5 days over the Christmas/NY period);
• Holiday purchase scheme;
• Pension scheme;
• Death in Service Benefit (for those in the pension scheme);
• Access to online GP appts, counselling and health & wellbeing resources;
• Enhanced family policies after a period of continuous service;
• Contractual sick pay;
• Discounted gym membership;
• Discounted legal fees;
• Travel Loan scheme;
• Career development support;
• Hybrid working
Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity makes us stronger as a firm, as colleagues, and as a community. With clients from every background, we believe our people should reflect that same breadth of experience. We value the different perspectives and life experiences our people bring to their work, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels supported and able to reach their full potential.
Equal Opportunities
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.
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