Private Client Solicitor – Leeds

A highly regarded law firm is looking to recruit a Private Client Solicitor to join its growing Leeds-based team. This role offers an excellent career move for a lawyer with 4+ PQE who is keen to develop within a Legal 500 recognised department, advising a sophisticated client base that includes high net worth individuals and owner-managed businesses.

The Role

You will handle a broad and engaging range of Private Client matters, working alongside experienced colleagues while playing an active role in the continued development of the team.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing your own caseload covering wills, trusts, estate planning, inheritance tax planning and lasting powers of attorney
• Administering estates, including complex and high-value matters
• Building trusted, long-term relationships with private clients
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and external advisers on succession planning, international assets and HMRC-related matters
• Attending STEP and networking events to raise your professional profile
• Contributing to knowledge sharing, research and best practice within the wider team

About You

You will have:

• At least 2 years' PQE in Private Client law, with solid experience across wills, trusts, estates and inheritance tax planning
• Exposure to advising high net worth individuals or business owners (desirable)
• An interest in, or progress towards, STEP membership (advantageous)
• An appreciation of the interaction between Private Client work and Corporate, Family and Property law
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly and empathetically
• A genuine interest in joining a Legal 500 Band 2 ranked team recognised for its expertise and supportive working culture

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a team commended by the Legal 500 for its "wealth of knowledge and experience," offering high-quality mentoring and support from Senior Lawyers who are leaders in their field. The role is ideal for someone seeking to deepen their technical expertise, develop lasting client relationships and progress their career within a collaborative and respected firm.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working, with a minimum of three days per week in the office
• 25 days' annual leave (increasing with service), plus the option to buy additional days
• Enhanced pension scheme with up to 6% employer-matched contributions
• Life assurance at four times salary, with additional cover options
• Employee Assistance Programme providing wellbeing support
• Flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle
• A strong commitment to career progression, inclusion and employee wellbeing

Apply directly via the link or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

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