At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage diverse legal cases and build lasting client relationships in a supportive environment.
- Company: Respected Scottish law firm with deep community roots and a modern outlook.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, clear path to Director level, and excellent work-life balance.
- Other info: Opportunity for genuine leadership and influence within a collaborative team.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a long-established firm while enjoying high-quality legal work.
- Qualifications: Qualified Scottish Solicitor with experience in property and private client work.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
An outstanding opportunity to shape the future of a long-established Scottish law firm. We are seeking an ambitious and experienced Senior Solicitor or Associate to join our long-established and highly respected High Street practice in the heart of Kinross. With deep roots in the local community and a reputation built over many decades, our firm has developed lasting relationships with generations of clients. We pride ourselves on delivering trusted, practical legal advice with a personal approach, while maintaining a modern outlook on the future of the practice.
This is much more than a senior fee-earning role. It is an exceptional opportunity for a solicitor who is looking to take the next step in their career, with a clear and early pathway to Director level. We are looking for someone who wants to play a genuine leadership role, influence the strategic direction of the firm and help shape its next chapter.
The Role
- You will undertake a varied and interesting caseload typical of a successful High Street practice, including:
- Residential and commercial property transactions
- Wills, Powers of Attorney and estate planning
- Executries and estate administration
- General private client matters
- Supporting and developing longstanding client relationships
- Contributing to the future growth and development of the firm
The work is diverse, rewarding and firmly embedded within the local community, providing an excellent balance of high-quality legal work and client contact.
About You
- You will be a qualified Scottish Solicitor with several years’ post-qualification experience
- Comfortable managing your own caseload with minimal supervision
- Experienced in property, private client work, or ideally both
- Commercially aware with excellent client relationship skills
- Interested in business development and helping to grow a successful practice
- Motivated by the opportunity to become part of the long-term leadership of the firm
What We Offer
- A genuine and transparent route to Director level
- The opportunity to help shape the future direction of an established and successful firm
- High-quality work across a broad range of property and private client matters
- A loyal and established client base with strong community connections
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience
- Ditch the two-hour commute to work and back again and step free from the hamster wheel
- An excellent quality of life in the attractive and growing Perthshire town of Kinross, with easy access to Edinburgh, Perth, Stirling and Dundee
Join Us
This is an ideal opportunity for a solicitor who enjoys the breadth and variety of High Street practice but is looking for something increasingly rare, a genuine chance to build a long-term future within a respected independent firm, influence its direction and ultimately become one of its owners. If you are looking for more than just your next job, and want to play a key role in the future of a well-established practice with strong community values and exciting ambitions, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Senior Solicitor / Associate employer: J & G Wilson
Join a long-established Scottish law firm in Kinross, where you can shape your career and the future of the practice. With a supportive work culture, competitive salary, and a clear pathway to Director level, this role offers not just high-quality legal work but also the chance to influence the firm's strategic direction while enjoying an excellent quality of life in a vibrant community.
