Job Description

Role: Solicitor - Private Client (3 years + PQE)

Place of work:

Glasgow

, City Centre

Contract type: Permanent, 35 hours

Working Hours: Monday Friday, 9am 5pm

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for us to recruit a Solicitor to join our busy Private Client department.

The Role

The role will involve dealing with the preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney and Trusts and the administration of Trusts and Estates. You will have regular communication with clients face-to-face, over the phone and through email. You will maintain contact with them throughout the process to ensure our clients receive an excellent and efficient service. Successful candidates should have a pro-active and positive approach, with strong analytical and communication skills. Experience working directly with clients is essential.


Jones Whyte is a young, dynamic and forward-thinking firm. We invest in our staff and offer training and development far beyond the prescribed professional requirements. As we grow, we encourage our employees to grow with us and are continually improving our processes and implementing new technology to ensure our employees are supported and clients receive the best service.


Our recently acquired Glasgow city centre office boasts a modern work environment with generous staff perks. We also offer hybrid working to enable a better work-life balance.


Additionally, the successful candidate will also benefit from a competitive salary, generous bonus scheme, company referral scheme and holiday loyalty scheme as well as our holiday buy/sell scheme.

The successful candidate will:

Communicate with clients, managing your own caseload Prepare and draft Wills, Powers of Attorney and Trusts Managing existing Trusts, while advising clients on both the creation and winding up of Trusts. Handle often complex Estate Administration work with minimal supervision Work as part of the wider Private Client team to support Solicitors at Associate and Partner level Have the ability to work in a fast paced, high turnover environment

Required attributes and capabilities

Knowledge of Trusts, Wills, POA's, and Executry procedure Experience preferably having worked in a Private Client Firm The ability to manage a large case load High analytical skills Strong communication skills, written and verbal Experience working with clients

Company Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary 23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays. Closing over Christmas & New Year. Holiday Loyalty Scheme: Earn an additional 5 days holiday. Buy and Sell up to 3 holiday days each year Company Bonus Scheme Hybrid Working Wellbeing Support Annual Company Day out and quarterly team nights/days out Company referral scheme * Birthday Day off