Associate Solicitor - Private Client

• Location: Glasgow
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: Competitive

A highly respected full-service Scottish legal firm is expanding its presence in Glasgow and is seeking an ambitious Private Client Associate. This career-defining opportunity involves leading, building, and growing a new Private Client function with a clear pathway to partnership within 12–18 months.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Take the lead in building the Private Client service offering in Glasgow, supported by significant investment and a strategic growth plan.
• Shape and grow the Private Client practice at an early and exciting stage.
• Drive and deliver an ambitious business plan with scope to develop new workstreams.
• Leverage opportunities within a dynamic market, including consolidation and M&A activity in the Private Client sector.
• Collaborate with talented colleagues across the firm’s fastest-growing office, benefiting from strong cross-departmental referrals.
• Play a key role in identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a future team—creating a business unit that reflects your leadership and vision.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Currently at Associate level within Private Client.
• Commercially astute, ambitious, and energised by the prospect of building a new offering.
• Skilled across the full spectrum of Private Client work.
• Motivated by responsibility, leadership, and long-term strategic influence.
• Keen to develop a thriving team and establish a significant presence in the Glasgow market.

Benefits:

• Clear pathway to Partnership within 12–18 months.
• Competitive salary and industry-leading benefits, including:
  
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Free conveyancing legal fees
  • And more
• Significant autonomy with the platform, support, and reputation of a national firm behind you.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact and build a career-defining legacy.

To apply for this position, please submit an up-to-date CV or reach out to Kate Irvine at Reed for more information.