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Private Client Solicitor

Clayton Legal
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

Salary

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance

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  • A well-established Legal 500 firm in Leeds is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor due to expansion.
  • The position is full-time and offers a salary range of £40,000-£55,000.
  • Candidates must have at least 3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) and strong organizational and communication skills.
  • The role involves handling high-value private client cases, including capital tax planning, estate administration, and compliance requirements.
  • The firm provides various benefits, including agile working, private medical insurance, and social events.
Vacancy: Private Client Solicitor £40,000-55,000Position: Full time, permanent Location: LeedsMy client is a Legal 500, well established firm with offices across the North East and Yorkshire. Due to expansion, they are currently seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join their team in the Leeds office!The role and duties:
  • High value Private Client cases; capital tax planning, trusts, asset protection and succession issues
  • Calculating inheritance tax liabilities on death and assessing and advising on methods of reduction
  • Drafting wills and letters of wishes, powers of attorney, trust, deeds of appointment and advancement
  • Drafting full estate accounts
  • Dealing with all aspects of estate administration
  • Compliance requirements for trusts and other entities, including the Trust Registration Service
  • Attending meetings with the personal representatives and third parties
  • & more when required
The successful candidate will be/have:
  • Qualified Solicitor with at least 3 years PQE
  • Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbally
  • A STEP membership (preferably)
In return they offer back:
  • Agile working
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Pension scheme
  • Life Assurance pension
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Family friendly benefits
  • Social events
  • 1200 chargeable hours per year
  • & more!
This is a great opportunity to join a fantastic firm who offer back great benefits. If you are interested in this role, please send a copy of your CV to myself Jack, at or alternatively you can call on Additionally, refer a friend or colleague to us and receive £500 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a new career! Terms applyAt Clayton Legal we passionately believe your talent matters, so we specialise in recruiting the best legal talent and connecting this to the right opportunities. Clayton Legal is recognised as the talent partner of choice with clients ranging from small legal practices to international and global law firms. Whether you’re looking for total recruitment outsourcing or a single appointment, or an overview of the recruitment market our award recognised service can confidently meet your talent needs.

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