Private Wealth Legal Director – Leeds
An 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 level.

Contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment for more information or apply directly via the link.
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