Private Client NQ/Solicitor, Easter Howgate

Location: Edinburgh
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent, Full‑time

An established and highly regarded private client practice is seeking a Newly Qualified or Qualified Solicitor (up to 2 years’ PQE) to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a career within a specialist private client environment, working with a high‑quality client base and alongside experienced practitioners.

The role would suit a solicitor looking to consolidate and expand their private client experience within a supportive and collaborative setting.

You will manage your own varied caseload while also supporting senior colleagues on more complex matters. The work will include exposure to:

• Wills and estate planning
• Powers of Attorney
• Succession and tax planning
• Family and business governance matters
• Trusts and related private client work
• Supporting dispute resolution and mediation matters where required

You will be encouraged to take responsibility for client relationships and to deliver a consistently high standard of client care.

Applicants should have experience in private client work, either from a trainee seat or post‑qualification role within a commercial or private client firm.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Relevant private client experience, ideally involving HNW individuals
• The ability to manage a busy and varied workload
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A professional and empathetic client‑focused approach
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a close‑knit team

NQ solicitors and those up to 2 years’ PQE are encouraged to apply.

• Competitive salary reflective of experience
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus public holidays
• Enhanced holiday allowance with length of service
• Life assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover after qualifying period
• A supportive environment with strong long‑term career prospects

To find out more, please contact Jill Cowan on 07931 811 330 or email