Private Client Solicitor

A leading UK law firm with a top-tier Private Client practice is seeking an experienced Senior Associate or Managing Associate to join its highly regarded Trusts, Estates & Tax (TET) team in Leeds, offering hybrid working.

The Opportunity

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a Tier 1 ranked team advising high and ultra high net worth individuals on a broad range of complex private client matters. The team is known for delivering sophisticated, tailored advice across trusts, estate planning and tax and works closely with a wider national network of specialists.

Based in Leeds, you will be part of a collaborative and growing Northern team with a strong pipeline of high quality work. The role offers exposure to a wide variety of matters, including cross border estates, complex succession planning, mental capacity issues and agricultural client work.

You will also work alongside other specialist teams-such as Corporate, Tax, Family and Agricultural Property-contributing to a holistic private wealth offering for business owners and high value clients.

The Role

• Advising on a broad range of trusts, estate and tax planning matters
• Supporting senior lawyers on complex, high value instructions
• Drafting sophisticated legal documents, including wills and trust instruments
• Assisting with the administration of estates, including high value and cross border matters
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Contributing to business development initiatives and the continued growth of the team

About You

• Qualified solicitor with circa 3-7 years PQE in private client/TET work
• Strong technical expertise in trusts, estates and tax planning
• Experience working with high net worth clients
• Excellent organisational and case management skills
• Commercial awareness and a proactive, client focused approach
• Confident using case management systems and standard IT packages
• A personable team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills

What's on Offer

• High quality, complex work within a top tier ranked team
• Clear and structured progression opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative working culture
• Hybrid working based out of the Leeds office
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing professional development and career support