A well-established Legal 500 firm with offices across the North East and Yorkshire is looking for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join its growing team in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-value private client matters while benefiting from a supportive and flexible working environment.The role involves handling a broad range of private client work, including capital tax planning, trusts, asset protection, and succession issues. The successful candidate will be responsible for calculating inheritance tax liabilities, drafting wills, letters of wishes, and trust documents, as well as managing estate administration and compliance with trust regulations. Regular client interaction, including meetings with personal representatives and third parties, will also be a key part of the role.Applicants must be qualified solicitors with at least five years of post-qualification experience in private client law. Strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and outstanding written and verbal communication abilities are essential. A STEP membership would be preferred but is not required.They offer a range of benefits, including agile working, a pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance, and an employee assistance programme, and like to ensure that all their employees benefit from a balanced and supportive working environment, alongside regular social events and family-friendly policies.
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Clayton Legal
Posted a day ago, valid for 25 days
Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ
Full Time
Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance
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Sonic Summary
- A well-established Legal 500 firm in the North East and Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor for their Leeds office.
- The role involves handling high-value private client matters, including capital tax planning and estate administration.
- Candidates must have at least five years of post-qualification experience in private client law and possess strong communication skills.
- The firm offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as agile working, private medical insurance, and a pension scheme.
- A STEP membership is preferred but not required, and the firm promotes a supportive working environment with regular social events.
