Solicitor - Private Client - Shetland

The Firm

Anderson Strathern is a modern, innovative law firm. We’re proud of our history but firmly focussed on an exciting future, one that embraces technology and smarter ways of working.  We’re independent, and proudly so.

We are expanding our footprint in Shetland and are looking for a Solicitor who would enjoy living and working in a beautiful place with an unrivalled sense of community. Whether you already have a connection with Shetland or you are intrigued by the idea of island life, we’d love to hear from you.

The role

We have an opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor based in our Lerwick office. The work would involve all aspects of private client work with a particular focus on wills and powers of attorney, lifetime trusts and will trusts, and the drafting and administration of these.  You will also be involved in meeting clients and advising on executry administration.  STEP qualification would be desirable but not a necessity.

Your duties will include:

• Meeting clients and advising on wills and powers of attorney, drafting these and arranging for execution of these documents
• Providing succession, asset protection and tax planning advice
• Executry administration
• Participating in business development initiatives
• Supporting Knowledge Management
• Managing and supervising junior fee earners

The candidate

• Experienced in Private Client work
• Able to manage a varied workload
• Capable of delivering a first-class service to our clients
• Able to work effectively and efficiently as an individual and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Accurate and concise in both written and verbal communication
• Able to meet agreed fee earning targets and have an understanding of financial issues relevant to your role
• Committed to your personal development and development of technical skills and know-how
• Enthusiasm for participating in business development

Anderson Strathern are an equal opportunities employer.  Our policy is to recruit, develop, nurture and retain a diverse workforce following the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010.