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This Firm acts on behalf of individuals, entrepreneurs, landowners and works with charities, philanthropists, and trustees to guide and manage complex legal and financial affairs on their behalf. Their values make their clients feel looked after. They have an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified to three years’ qualified solicitor to join one of their tax 'succession teams on a full-time permanent basis. The role will principally be based in their Edinburgh office although we support a hybrid working approach once sufficient experience of performing the role has been obtained. Roles and Responsibilities The successful candidate will ideally have had experience during their traineeship or subsequent practice in tax and succession matters, including trusts and executries. In providing advice to clients, you will work with other tax and succession, land and property, business law, charity law, family law, employment law and litigation experts to provide joined-up advice to our clients. Person SpecificationIn order to be successful, you will be a strong team player with sound practical experience and enthusiasm to develop your technical skills and legal career further in a supportive environment. The ability to work directly and professionally with clients and colleagues of all levels is required. As you will become a trusted adviser and sounding board to our clients, you will need to have an interest in people and their affairs, whilst acting with discretion and empathy. You will be self-sufficient, commercially aware and able to handle a wide variety of challenging work. A high level of discretion and confidentiality is a requirement of this role, as you will be exposed to sensitive client data and financial information.