Private Wealth Legal Director – Leeds

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a STEP-qualified Solicitor to join a highly respected Private Wealth team in Leeds at Director level. This senior appointment is ideally suited to an accomplished Private Client Solicitor or legal executive seeking a strategic leadership role within a progressive and growing law firm.

The Role:

You will oversee a high-value caseload of complex private client matters, many of which involve cross-border and multi-jurisdictional elements.

Your work will include:

• Wills and succession planning
• Inheritance tax and estate planning
• Trust creation and administration
• Probate and estate administration
• Powers of Attorney

Advising high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals, including business owners and clients with international interests, you will handle sensitive, high-profile estates that often require advanced technical expertise and a discreet, measured approach.

Alongside your fee-earning responsibilities, you will play a pivotal role in team leadership and strategic development, contributing to wider firm initiatives such as mentoring, training, business planning and service growth.

About You:

You will ideally demonstrate:

• At least 8 years' PQE in private client work (significant relevant pre-qualification experience may also be considered)
• A strong track record advising HNW/UHNW clients on complex estate and succession matters
• STEP qualification or equivalent expertise
• Experience leading or supervising a private wealth team
• Strong cross-border private client experience (highly desirable)
• Confidence working with professional intermediaries and a proven ability to develop work
• A collaborative, commercially focused mindset with excellent client relationship skills

You will be comfortable managing sensitive family dynamics and high-value estates, including matters with contentious elements. Experience acting as an independent administrator in disputed probate cases would be an advantage.

The Opportunity:

• Legal Director-level position with genuine progression prospects
• Join a Legal 500 and Chambers-recognised Private Wealth team
• Work closely with corporate and tax specialists on business succession planning
• Exposure to complex, high-profile private wealth matters
• Hybrid working available (2-3 days remote per week)

Benefits Include:

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including on-site yoga/pilates and mental health support
• Discounted travel schemes and secure cycle storage
• Access to firm-wide clubs, social networks and professional development opportunities

Apply Now:

This is a rare opportunity for a senior Private Client Solicitor to join a prestigious and expanding firm offering a modern culture, an exceptional client base and real influence at leadership level.

For further details or to apply, please contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment or submit your application via the link.

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