We are currently recruiting and welcome your application for the roles below. Please note that we do not accept applications and approaches from recruitment agents.
TRAINEE SOLICITOR
We are looking to recruit two trainee solicitors to commence in October 2026 (working from our office in Glasgow city centre).
Our traineeships usually consist of 4 six-month seats in the following: Commercial Property, Residential Property, Private Client, and Litigation. (Occasionally, either because of the candidate or business need, we may agree a traineeship of a fewer number of seats with one or more longer than 6 months. Generally all trainees would gain experience in at least two seats.)
Our principal practice areas are: Commercial and Residential Property; Private Client (Wills, Trusts and Executries); and Civil and Commercial Litigation.
Students expecting to hold a relevant legal qualification and current Diploma in Professional Legal Practice by October 2026 should apply by email (covering email plus CV) to recruitment@mitchells-roberton.co.uk by 31 March 2026. We are likely interviewing in April 2026 at our office in Glasgow.
TAX DIRECTOR
The Private Client Department is our largest department and is central to the strategy of the firm, representing a significant proportion of our overall turnover. The Private Client team provides tax and succession advice to a wide range of clients. We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Tax Professional to join the team to provide continued support to our existing clients and staff and who will work with the Partners to build and expand the Tax Department.
Your Role
Your key responsibilities will include:-
- Preparing and submitting Tax Returns for individuals, Trusts and Estates;
- Preparing residuary income statements and R185 certificates;
- Management of the Trust Registration Service;
- Providing advice on all aspects of Income Tax and CGT for Individuals, Trusts and Estates;
- Ability to advise on CGT for residential property disposals;
- Completing and submitting CGT Returns for Trusts and Estates;
- Mentoring and developing junior staff members interested in developing their tax experience;
- Providing and delivering internal departmental training to peers on tax matters for trusts and estates;
- Working with autonomy to grow the tax department in time, with input from the Private Client Partners, as required
Skills Required:
- Tax Qualification – preferably ATT or CTA Qualified but will consider qualified by experience;
- Demonstrable experience in a Tax specific role including experience of advising on all aspects of Income Tax Capital Gains Tax for individuals, trusts and estates;
- Excellent technical skills;
- Commitment to providing excellent level of client service in a time-efficient manner;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Capable of working within the Private Client Department and alongside other departments as required;
- Ability to develop client relationships;
- Highly motivated to develop and expand the tax department
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a traditional, yet modern, city centre firm that offers a genuinely friendly and collegiate environment. We offer a competitive salary (and benefits package). This is a fulltime position; however, consideration will also be given to part time and flexible working.
Please apply with full CV, to recruitment@mitchells-roberton.co.uk
GENERAL OPPORTUNITIES
With lots of merger activity and regulation chatter in the legal services market just now, does the idea of working in a well-established, full service firm with a genuinely friendly and collegiate ethos appeal to you? It’s business as usual at Mitchells Roberton, where we are quietly and independently continuing to expand in all directions. We’re always on the look-out for like-minded people, who will appreciate and contribute to our core values of history, support, solutions and value within our Property (both residential and commercial), Private Client, Court and support teams as well as our well-established Guardianship practice. We’re certain that we can offer the right opportunity and future to the right person so please get in touch if you would like a no-frills, no-obligations chat about vacancies or synergies within our traditional yet modern city centre firm.
Email us in the first instance with your CV to recruitment@mitchells-roberton.co.uk.
Agencies should expressly confirm with us before providing unsolicited CVs