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Role: Associate Solicitor, Private Client Place of work: Glasgow, West George Street Contract type: Permanent, 35 hours Working Hours: Monday Friday, 9am 5pm Jones Whyte are looking for an experienced Private Client Associate Solicitor to join our Estate Planning team. We are seeking someone who can demonstrate strong leadership qualities and bring a wealth of experience. Successful candidates will enjoy a high level of client and team interaction - personally managing a varied and often complex caseload of work, while working closely with the responsible Partner in supervising the Solicitors, Paralegals and other team members including Trainee Solicitors. The Role Ross Anderson - one of our Partners, leads the Estate Planning team which is comprised of Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and accredited Paralegals. Additionally, the team receives valuable assistance from highly skilled Legal Assistants providing administrative support. With Ross being dual qualified in both Scots law and English law, the work that the department undertakes is varied and services clients throughout Great Britain. Specialisms are encouraged, and we seek to cross-refer work from our complimentary departments to increase client loyalty. As an Associate Solicitor within our Private Client department, you will be working with a partner-led team of professionals who have a range of skills and expertise. We strive for high client satisfaction, which is a key focus for the entire firm. Candidates should be a strong leader and also a team player with excellent communication and technical skills. We maintain a close working relationship with both our clients and a network of experts in relevant fields. The role presents an opportunity for the right person to develop personally and professionally within the firm through promotion and capability development. Key Responsibilities: Handling a large caseload with minimal supervision. Managing set up of Wills, Powers of Attorney and Trusts, while advising clients in the best way in relation to their personal circumstances. Supervising the team of both fee-earners and administrators (including the delegation of day-to-day tasks), with close supervision of the Trainee Solicitors within the team. Reporting to the responsible Partner, while collaborating together in the growth and development of the team. Cross-selling other legal and non-legal services. Reviewing existing policies, practices and precedents. Offering technical advice, guidance and support to all staff within the department. Actively participate in business development opportunities and support our Partners to continuously drive forward business opportunities. Requirements: 4 years + PQE. Comprehensive technical knowledge of Wills, POAs, Trusts, Deeds of Variation, Inheritance Tax, and Executry. Diligent, hard-working, and committed to providing clients with the best outcome. Adaptability to both independent work and collaborative teamwork. Strong organisational abilities with efficient caseload management. Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate appropriately with both clients and peers at varying levels of seniority. Natural compassion and empathy - exemplifying kindness and care, particularly in all client interaction. Excellent networking capabilities. A can do attitude. Sound Commercial and Financial skills, taking responsibility for regular billing and work in progress. Desirable but Not Essential: STEP Qualification. Dual Qualification in both Scottish and English Law. Company Benefits & Perks Competitive Salary Company Pension Scheme Company Bonus Scheme Excellent Company Maternity and Paternity Benefits 23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays. Including closing over Christmas & New Year. Holiday Loyalty Scheme: Earn an additional 5 days holiday. Buy and Sell up to 3 holiday days each year Hybrid Working (on completion of office-based training) Company Staff Referral Scheme Wellbeing Support Annual Company Day Out and Quarterly team nights/days out Early finish on your birthday