Careers
At Watermans, we’re not set in our ways.
We strive to find the best and most efficient ways to help both our clients and our team, by making things as straightforward as possible. If you like the sound of this, you’re in the right place.
Private Client Solicitor Vacancy
The Short of it
We are on the lookout for a friendly, knowledgeable and organised individual to join our team as a Private Client Solicitor.
At Watermans, we pride ourselves on being a modern, forward-thinking law firm, and this current vacancy reflects our continued successful company growth.
As part of our employment package, we offer a collaborative office environment with flexible working options to enable you to balance work and life priorities.
You can submit your application for this role to [email protected] by following the link below.
We look forward to hearing from you!
How to apply?
About you
Applicants for our Private Client Solicitor position must enjoy working both individually and collaboratively, and share our company-wide commitment to providing straightforward legal advice to our clients.
To be considered for this role, you must have at least 1 years’ experience in a Private Client Solicitor role or have completed a Private Client focused traineeship. We welcome applicants who are confident in communicating clearly, and with empathy, with both clients and colleagues, and willing to share their knowledge and experience with the wider team. You will also be a highly organised individual, which would be reflected in your workload management.
You can submit your application for this role to [email protected] by following the link below.
We look forward to hearing from you!
How to apply?
About the role
As a Private Client Solicitor, you will be responsible for managing your own caseload. Your work will require you to be proficient in handling estates, wills and powers of attorney, as well as collaborating with your team.
The salary for this position is competitive and based upon your previous experience. You will also have access to our company bonus scheme and private healthcare.
The role is based in Edinburgh and we offer a flexible, hybrid working scheme.
You can submit your application for this role to [email protected] by following the link below.
We look forward to hearing from you!
How to apply?
Conveyancing Legal Secretary Vacancy
The Short of it
We are recruiting for a Legal Secretary to join our growing Conveyancing team. This is a permanent role and can be part or full time with hybrid working options available.
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to [email protected] by following the link below.
We look forward to hearing from you!
How to apply?
About You
Applicants for this role must be confident communicators who enjoy working as part of a team and share our commitment to making things as straightforward as possible for our clients. Having excellent organisational and time-management skills is a must.
To apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] using the link below.
We look forward to hearing from you!
How to apply?
About the Role
As a Legal Secretary at Watermans, your responsibilities will include
- Providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to solicitors and paralegals within the conveyancing team
- Transcribing dictation from a digital dictation system
- Production of accurate, timely and professionally presented documentation
- Scanning, allocating, filing, photocopying and archiving legal paperwork
- Managing files on our case management system
- Handling telephone calls including liaising with clients and other professional contacts
- Supporting solicitors and paralegals with diary management, including organising meetings
The salary for this role is competitive and includes access to private healthcare. This position can be part or full time and based in Edinburgh or Glasgow.
To apply for this role, please submit your application to [email protected] using the link below.
How to apply?
Traineeships with Watermans
Applications for our 2025 Legal Traineeships have now closed.
We will be accepting applications for next year in January 2026!
Find out more here!Watermans are your modern law firm and estate agency operating across Scotland with offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee.
We get results. But more than that, we’ve dedicated our business to uncomplicating the journey that gets us there.
Dealing with a solicitor should be a straightforward, transparent experience that resolves your situation. Too often that is not the case. Everything we do at Watermans is about getting you the resolution you need and making that process as easy as possible.
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