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Private Client Partner

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

Salary

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Douglas Scott is seeking an experienced Private Client Partner to lead a new team at a prestigious law firm in Leeds, recognized as one of the Sunday Times Best Law Firms to Work For 2024.
  • The role offers a top-of-the-market salary and the opportunity to build a private client department from the ground up, leveraging the candidate's business development experience.
  • The ideal candidate should be a highly experienced Private Client Solicitor with a proven track record in attracting clients and leading teams, ideally bringing an existing client portfolio.
  • Key responsibilities include team building, business development, fee-earning in areas such as wills and estate planning, and overseeing the department's growth and strategy.
  • This position provides a chance to make a significant impact in a B-Corp certified law firm committed to progressive client service and social responsibility.
Douglas Scott has taken an exciting opportunity for an experienced Private Client Partner to lead a new team at a prestigious law firm based in Leeds, recognized as one of the Sunday Times Best Law Firms to Work For 2024 with a Tier 1 Legal 500 team. The role offers an attractive, top-of-the-market salary, along with the chance to shape and manage a private client department from the ground up whilst being able to utilize the connections and business development experience that the candidate has built up during their career. Key Details:
  • Position: Private Client Partner.
  • Location: Leeds.
  • Salary: Top of the market.
  • Firm: Award-winning law firm, B-Corp certified, recognized as one of the best places to work.
Role Overview:
  • Team Building: You will be responsible for recruiting, leading, and growing a new team, establishing the firm's presence in the Leeds/Yorkshire private client market.
  • Business Development: The role includes a significant focus on business development and networking to grow the client base and maintain the firm’s reputation.
  • Fee Earning: You'll handle fee-earning responsibilities, providing legal services to clients in areas such as wills, trusts, estate planning, probate, and tax.
  • Leadership: As the face of the Private Client division in Leeds, you will oversee all aspects of the department's growth, strategy, and client services.
Ideal Candidate:
  • Experience: A highly experienced Private Client Solicitor with a proven ability to attract clients and lead teams.
  • Client Base: Ideally, the candidate would bring an existing client portfolio.
  • Skills: Expertise in business development, team recruitment, and leadership.
  • Values Alignment: As a firm committed to progressive client service, sustainability, and social responsibility, the ideal candidate should share these values and help promote the firm's innovative and ethical approach.
Opportunity:
  • Growth: A chance to have a major impact by building a team from scratch and developing the firm's Leeds presence.
  • Prestige: Working with one of the UK's most highly regarded law firms, recognized for their commitment to social and environmental performance.
  • Flexibility: Scope to structure the department and manage it in a way that suits your working style.
This role offers an exceptional opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact within a progressive and prestigious firm.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.