Private Client Solicitor

Capio Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive working culture

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing training and development

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Leeds is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to manage a varied caseload involving high-value estates and trusts. The role requires a qualified solicitor with at least 5 years’ experience, strong technical skills, and a client-focused approach. The firm offers a supportive team culture, flexible working arrangements, and ongoing training. Competitive salary with discretionary bonus based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience in private client work.
• Experience with complex and taxable estates and trust matters.
• Strong technical knowledge and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Managing a full private client caseload from initial instruction to conclusion.
• Advising clients on high-value estate administration.
• Drafting, advising on, and administering trusts.

Skills

Managing varied caseloads

Client relationship management

Advising on inheritance tax

Drafting Wills and trusts

Excellent communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor

STEP qualification (advantageous)

Job description

A well-established and growing regional law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join its expanding private wealth team. This role is suited to a confident and technically strong practitioner who enjoys handling complex work, building long-term client relationships, and contributing to a collaborative team culture.

The firm has grown significantly over recent years and now operates across multiple offices, offering specialist legal services to individuals and businesses. It is recognised for its supportive working environment, commitment to quality, and continued investment in its people.

The Role:

You will take responsibility for a varied and often complex private client caseload, with particular emphasis on high-value and taxable estates, trusts, and succession planning. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who is comfortable working autonomously while also engaging closely with colleagues across different offices.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Managing a full private client caseload from initial instruction through to conclusion
• Advising clients on the administration of high-value and taxable estates
• Providing inheritance tax and estate planning advice
• Drafting, advising on, and administering trusts
• Preparing Wills tailored to complex personal and financial circumstances
• Drafting and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Delivering a consistently high standard of client care
• Developing and maintaining strong professional and client relationships
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across multiple office locations
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal procedures

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience in private client work
• Demonstrable experience dealing with complex and taxable estates and trust matters
• Comfortable managing a substantial and varied caseload independently
• STEP qualification, or progression towards it, would be advantageous
• Strong technical knowledge combined with a practical, client-focused approach
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness to work flexibly across office locations as required

What’s on Offer

• A supportive and collegiate working culture
• Access to high-quality, technically interesting private client work
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus, dependent on experience
• Ongoing training, development, and progression opportunities