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Private Client Solicitor

Lerwick, Shetland

Full Time, Permanent

Join a modern, independent Scottish law firm expanding its presence in Shetland. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking, tech-savvy organization committed to tradition, innovation, and sustainable growth.

Embrace island life and a strong sense of community while making meaningful client connections. Whether you’re already rooted in Shetland or intrigued by the lifestyle, this is a rare opportunity to thrive in a beautiful and supportive setting.

What You’ll Do

• Provide comprehensive private client services:
• Draft and manage wills, powers of attorney, lifetime trusts, and will trusts
• Advise and act on succession planning, asset protection, and tax planning
• Handle executry administration, guiding estates from start to finish
• Engage in business development efforts and support knowledge management initiatives
• Supervise junior fee earners and contribute to a cohesive multi-disciplinary team

Your Profile

• Experience in private client work, especially with wills, trusts, executry, and estate planning
• Strong organisational skills, capable of managing a diverse workload efficiently
• Clear, concise communicator both verbally and in writing
• Able to operate independently and collaboratively towards high-quality client outcomes
• Understanding of fee earning targets and financial performance in practice
• Enthusiastic about professional development and contributing to business growth

What We Offer

• A rewarding role that marries the pace of legal practice with the pace of island life
• A firm that is both modern and community-minded, delivering better legal service with smarter working methods
• The chance to work in a location with an unrivalled sense of place and lifestyle appeal

To apply for this role, please send your CV or contact Emma Pringle at Iconic Resourcing for a confidential chat and further details. At Iconic Resourcing, we understand that not all candidates will meet every single desired qualification or skill for the job positions posted on behalf of our clients. However, if you believe that you can add value to the role despite your experience looking a little different from what we've identified, we would be thrilled to learn more about you.

Iconic Resourcing are committed to partnering with clients who share our values of inclusivity and diversity. We work with many businesses that recognise the importance of creating a welcoming and respectful workplace for all employees. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we treat all applications fairly and equally. We act as both an employment business and an employment agency and are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments required. To view all of our Iconic Jobs across Scotland, please visit our website.

Are you looking for an interpreter job in Shetland, Shetland Islands?

Do you want flexible hours with competitive rates?

We are urgently recruiting for freelance interpreters to work within various settings such as the NHS, Local Authorities, Police, Probation and other public and private organisations.

Established in 2001, Language Empire provides professional interpreting and translation services to the public and private sectors across the UK. We have been offering our services in the UK for over 20 years, covering hundreds of basic languages and dialects across the UK. If you can speak one or more foreign languages and would like a crucial role involving politics, business, health care and public service, this could be the role for you!

We are currently recruiting for:

• Face-to-Face Interpreters
• Telephone Interpreters
• Video Interpreters
• Translators

Please note this is a self-employed position

The Job

Interpreting involves listening to, understanding and memorizing content in the original ‘source’ language, then reproducing the speech into the ‘target’ language with 100% accuracy.

You will:

• Interpret for people using legal, health and local government services
• Check the non-English speakers understanding after each sentence
• Conference, consecutive and public service interpreting
• Dealing with highly confidential information
• Liaise between the service user and service provider

Requirements

• Fluent in English and another language
• All applicants must have the right to work in the UK
• You must be aged 21 or over
• Formal qualifications such as:
  • Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)
  • Community Interpreting
  • NRPSI, CIOL, ITI registered is advantageous
  • Degree in Translation/Interpreting/Languages
  • Any other interpreting related qualification

Benefits

• Flexible working to fit around your schedule
• Work from the comfort of your own home
• Be your own boss
• Ongoing help and support from our dedicated in-house team
• Continuous professional development and support

Once your registration has been approved, you will be contacted for any job opportunities in and around your locality.