Tax and Succession Solicitor

Tax & Succession Solicitor (2+ PQE) - Edinburgh

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Tax & Succession Lawyer to join a highly regarded Private Client team in Edinburgh.

This role offers the opportunity to advise high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees and business owners on a broad range of tax and succession planning matters. Working alongside experienced specialists across multiple disciplines, you'll enjoy exposure to complex and rewarding work within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Role

You'll advise clients on a variety of tax and succession matters, including:

• Estate and succession planning
• Trusts and asset protection
• Estate administration
• Drafting wills, trusts and related legal documentation
• Advising families and business owners on long-term wealth preservation
• Working closely with colleagues across private client, property and corporate teams to deliver joined-up advice

About You

You'll be a Scottish-qualified Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE in private client, tax or succession planning. Applications are also welcomed from English & Welsh qualified Solicitors with relevant experience.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A genuine interest in tax, succession and estate planning
• Strong technical and drafting skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted client relationships
• A proactive and commercially minded approach
• A desire to continue developing professionally, with STEP qualification (or a willingness to work towards it) welcomed

What's on Offer?

• High-quality and intellectually stimulating work
• Exposure to high-net-worth clients and complex private wealth matters
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Excellent training and long-term career development
• Hybrid working, competitive salary and comprehensive benefits

If you're looking to develop your career in private client and succession planning within a respected Edinburgh team, please contact Melissa for a confidential discussion, or please apply with an up to date CV.