Private Client Solicitor

G2 Legal

  • Leeds
  • £150,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
  • Apply easily
Private Wealth Legal Director – LeedsAn outstanding & senior level opportunity has arisen for a STEP-qualified Solicitor to join a highly regarded Private Wealth team based in Leeds at Director level. This senior-level role is ideal for an experienced private client Solicitor or Legal Executive seeking a leadership position within a forward-thinking and expanding law firm.The Role:You will manage a high-value caseload of complex and often cross-border private client matters. This includes:
  • Wills and succession planning
  • Inheritance tax (IHT) and estate planning
  • Creation and administration of trusts
  • Probate and estate administration
  • Powers of Attorney
You will advise high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals, including business owners and clients with international assets. Many estates will be multi-jurisdictional and contentious, requiring strong technical expertise and discretion.In addition to fee-earning, you will play a key role in team leadership, strategic development and wider firm initiatives such as mentoring, business planning and training.About You:To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:
  • A minimum of 8 years' PQE in private client work (pre-qualification experience may also be considered if substantial and relevant)
  • Proven experience advising HNW/UHNW clients and handling complex estate matters
  • A STEP qualification (or equivalent experience/credentials)
  • Experience managing and supervising a private wealth team
  • Strong cross-border expertise is highly desirable
  • The ability to work confidently with professional intermediaries and generate your own work is advantageous
  • A collaborative, commercially minded approach and excellent interpersonal skills
You should be adept at managing sensitive family dynamics and high-value estates, particularly those with contentious elements. Experience acting as independent administrator in disputed probate cases would be beneficial.The Opportunity:
  • Legal Director-level role with genuine scope for progression
  • Be part of a Legal 500 and Chambers-recognised team
  • Work closely with corporate and tax advisors on business succession planning
  • Involved in high-profile and high-value private wealth matters
  • Hybrid working up to 2–3 days remote per week
Benefits Include:
  • 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off
  • Holiday buy/sell scheme
  • Private medical insurance
  • Enhanced family leave
  • Life assurance and pension scheme
  • Two paid volunteering days per year
  • Wellbeing programme, including on-site yoga/pilates and mental health initiatives
  • Discounted travel schemes and secure cycle storage
  • Access to firm-wide clubs, social groups and professional development resources
Apply Now:This is a rare opportunity for a senior Private Client Solicitor to join a prestigious and growing firm with a modern culture, first-rate client base and real influence at leadership lev

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