Michael Page Legal
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Senior Associate to join a highly regarded national law firm in Leeds. Working alongside recognised experts in trusts, estates and tax planning, you will advise high and ultra high net worth clients on complex and varied matters while developing your career within a growing team.
Client Details
Our client is an award winning, top 50 UK law firm with a growing office in Leeds. The firm is consistently recognised in the legal directories and has received numerous awards for its workplace culture, diversity initiatives and career development opportunities.
The private client team is particularly well regarded, advising high and ultra high net worth individuals, business owners and agricultural clients on trusts, estate and tax planning matters.
Description
The Private Client Senior Associate will be:
* Advising high and ultra high net worth clients on trusts, estate and tax planning matters
* Working closely with team members on complex private wealth instructions
* Drafting complex wills, trusts and related legal documentation
* Administering estates, including cross border and high value estates
* Advising clients on succession and wealth preservation strategies
* Working closely with specialist teams including Corporate, Tax, Family and Agricultural Property
* Building and maintaining strong long term client relationships
* Working on business development and networking initiatives
* Assisting with the continued growth of the private client practice
Profile
The Private Client Senior Associate should be / have;
* A solicitor with between 3 and 10 years PQE
* Experienced in private client, trusts, estates and tax matters
* Comfortable handling high net worth and ultra high net worth client work
* Experienced in drafting wills, trusts and complex legal documentation
* Ideally experienced in estate administration work
* Commercially minded with strong client relationship skills
* Interested in joining a large national law firm with excellent progression opportunities
Job Offer