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An excellent opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor to join a well-established, full-service law firm’s Inverness office. The firm has a strong reputation for advising high-net-worth individuals and business owners across Scotland. This role focuses on estate and succession planning, trust administration, and inheritance tax planning. Ideally suited to a solicitor with 4+ years' PQE looking to develop their career in a supportive and experienced team. Working as part of our established team based in Inverness, the successful applicant will carry out a full range of private client work with a particular focus on estate and succession planning for high net-worth clients with business and farming interests across Scotland and further afield, multi-million-pound executries and family trust work. Previous experience of Private Client work is essential. The firm are a STEP Platinum Employer Partner, with senior team members all being STEP qualified. We would support the successful candidate in undertaking the STEP qualification, should they wish. Main duties and responsibilities • Dealing with the administration of estates, both alongside senior colleagues and independently. • Drafting Wills, relevant letters of wishes, Powers of Attorney and Living Wills. • Assisting with the establishment, administration and wind up of family Trusts and Charities, including personal injury Trusts. • Advising on Inheritance Tax and other Capital Tax planning. • Contributing to the Team Business Development strategy. • Delivering CPD updates upon request. • Complying with GDPR requirements. Applicants to this role require • Experience of working in a Private Client Team is essential. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Excellent attention to detail. • Willing to engage in, and be committed to ongoing professional development and guidance. • Keenness to become involved with business development activities. • Committed to ongoing research and exploration of relevant materials and information. • Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload, seeking advice when required. • Accountable for meeting deadlines and maintaining appropriate communication with the client. • Committed to providing clients with sector leading advice and guidance. TMM Recruitment INDLEG