Professional Support Lawyer – Private Client (Asset Protection)
Location: Edinburgh
Firm: Leading Scottish Firm | L500 Ranked Private Client Team
Salary: Lucrative Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
The Role & The Work
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to move into a Professional Support Lawyer role within a highly regarded, L500 ranked Private Client team in Edinburgh.
You will join a specialist Asset Protection team advising on a broad range of matters including succession planning, trusts and complex tax work. In this role, you will support the team through the development and management of knowledge resources, ensuring legal and technical excellence is maintained across the practice.
Working closely with Partners and senior lawyers, you will play a central role in maintaining and developing precedents, guidance notes and internal knowledge systems. You will support fee earners on complex legal research and technical queries, while also monitoring legal and tax developments and delivering clear, practical updates to the wider team.
You will also be involved in delivering and coordinating internal training, supporting the onboarding and development of junior lawyers and contributing to continuous improvement across team processes. There will also be opportunities to work alongside wider business functions on innovation initiatives, including the use of legal technology and automation, as well as supporting marketing materials and legal directory submissions.
This role offers the opportunity to remain closely involved in high-quality, technical work, while stepping away from a traditional fee-earning position. It is particularly well suited to those seeking a more balanced and sustainable working pattern without compromising on quality or professional development.
Your Experience
- Scots Qualified Solicitor with 5+ PQE in Private Client
- Strong experience in tax, trusts and succession planning
- Excellent drafting, research and analytical skills
- Clear and confident communicator
- Interest in knowledge development, training and legal innovation
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Why This Role?
- Join a well-established, Scottish, L500 ranked Private Client team
- Opportunity to step into a non-fee earning, knowledge-focused role
- Maintain involvement in high-quality, complex work
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Strong benefits package and generous salary
If you’d like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott on 0131 460 7747 or email tilly@jmc-legal.com for a confidential discussion.