Solicitor/Senior Solicitor in Dundee

At Thorntons Law, every moment matters. Join our Private Client team and you’ll feel inspired, connected, and like you belong. We’ve created a different kind of law firm where you’ll build lasting relationships with clients and colleagues. You’ll help shape what happens now and in the future, with our support to be the best you can be.

About the role:

• Build your career in a leading Private Client team.
• We’re looking for a Private Client lawyer with a minimum of 1 year post-qualified experience to join our highly regarded team in Dundee.
• This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-quality Private Client matters, learn from experienced colleagues, build strong client relationships, and develop your expertise within a supportive and ambitious team.
• With genuine opportunities for progression, this is a role where you can build a long-term career within a team that values its people and invests in their development.

Our Private Client team has recently been recognised in the 2026 Chambers High Net Worth Guide, achieving Band 1 status for our Dundee, Angus, and Fife practice.

It's about:

• Working on varied Private Client matters - Advising individuals and families on wills, powers of attorney, estate planning, trusts, inheritance tax, and wider Private Client issues.
• Developing your expertise - Working alongside experienced lawyers and Partners on interesting and technically challenging matters.
• Building trusted client relationships - Providing clear, practical, and empathetic advice.
• Taking responsibility - Managing your own caseload while having the support of an experienced and collaborative team.
• Being part of a great team - Sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and contributing to a positive environment.
• Growing your career - Taking advantage of development, training, and mentoring opportunities.

What you’ll need:

• A qualified Scottish solicitor with a minimum of 1 year post-qualified experience in Private Client work.
• A genuine interest in developing a career in Private Client and building your technical expertise.
• Confidence in managing client relationships and delivering clear, practical, and empathetic advice.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload while working effectively as part of a team.
• A collaborative and proactive approach, with a willingness to learn and contribute.
• A commitment to providing excellent client service and maintaining the highest professional standards.

Why Thorntons:

• A firm with real strength, depth, national ambition, and international ambition.
• A supportive environment where you’ll be encouraged to develop your skills and pursue your ambitions.
• A culture built on collaboration, integrity, and doing the right thing.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced Private Client lawyers on high-quality and interesting work.

What we offer:

• 39 Days Annual Leave (includes 5 fixed public holidays).
• Contributory Pension Scheme with salary exchange.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Critical Illness Cover.
• Income Protection Cover.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Exceptional maternity, paternity, partner, and adoption leave packages.
• Health care cash plan to support everyday health expenses.
• Free Legal fees for moving home and life planning.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Retail Discounts.
• Hybrid Working.
• Access to a wide range of opportunities to build your expertise and advance your career.

Belonging:

At Thorntons, we embrace diversity and are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we want to ensure that everyone has a positive experience when applying to join us. If you have a disability or are neurodivergent and need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know.

We work flexibly to meet the needs of our clients and our people, with most roles offering a hybrid working pattern.