Private Client Solicitor – Leeds
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join a highly regarded specialist team based in Leeds. This is a senior-level role within a well-established practice that focuses on complex, high-value private client work and offers a genuinely supportive and flexible working environment.
The Opportunity
You will join a large and highly experienced Private Client team recognised for handling complex estates of significant value, including agricultural and business assets, cross-border matters and intestacy work. The team is widely respected for its technical expertise and long-standing client relationships, many of which span generations.
The role offers exposure to high-quality, intellectually engaging work, alongside a strong culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, many of whom are long-established relationships of the team.
The organisation places a strong emphasis on work-life balance, wellbeing and flexibility, with agile working embedded as standard practice and a supportive leadership culture that prioritises long-term career satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
*Full estate administration, including complex and high-value estates
*Advising on estates involving agricultural property, business assets and cross-border elements
*Managing intestate estates and applications for grants of representation
*Preparing inheritance tax accounts and dealing with HMRC enquiries
*Calculating inheritance tax liabilities and advising on mitigation strategies
*Drafting estate accounts and post-death documentation
*Advising on deeds of variation, disclaimers and tax planning opportunities
*Advising on trusts, including creation, variation and compliance requirements
*Supporting capital tax planning, asset protection and succession planning strategies
*Advising on wills, powers of attorney and related estate planning documents
*Advising on the use of trusts and life insurance in estate planning
*Ensuring compliance with trust registration and regulatory requirements
About You
This role is suited to a technically strong Private Client Solicitor who enjoys complex, high-value work and building long-term client relationships.
Key requirements:
*Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in Private Client law
*Strong experience in complex estate administration and tax planning
*Confident handling high-value and technical private client matters
*Excellent communication and client relationship skills
*Strong academic background
*High level of accuracy and attention to detail
*Ability to manage a varied caseload independently
*Strong collaborative approach and willingness to support the wider team
Desirable:
*STEP qualification (or working towards it)
The Offering
This is a highly supportive and flexible working environment that places real importance on wellbeing, balance and professional development.
Key benefits include:
*Agile and hybrid working arrangements with strong flexibility
*Highly competitive salary
*Generous annual leave with option to purchase additional days
*Enhanced family-friendly policies
*Pension scheme
*Life assurance
*Private medical insurance
*Income protection scheme
*Employee assistance and wellbeing support programmes
*Cash plan scheme
*Structured career development and progression opportunities
*Supportive, collaborative team culture
Apply Now
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join a highly respected specialist team offering complex work, excellent support and genuine flexibility.
Apply via the link or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.
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