Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive (3 PQE+)

Anakin Seal Legal Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working arrangements

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Anakin Seal Legal Recruitment in Leeds seeks an ambitious Private Client Solicitor to join a leading Yorkshire firm in South Leeds, handling high-value private wealth matters.

You will advise high-net-worth individuals, business owners and families on wills, estates, trusts, and tax planning, building long-term client relationships within a supportive, collaborative team.

Hybrid working, generous benefits and clear career progression are on offer for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in private client work.
• Experience advising high-net-worth individuals and families.
• Excellent client care and relationship management.
• STEP qualifications or willingness to work toward STEP accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a quality caseload covering wills, trusts, probate, and estate planning.
• Advise on inheritance tax planning and succession for wealthy clients.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to department growth.
• Draft and review complex estate documents with precision.

Skills

Private client law

High-net-worth clients

Client relationship management

Drafting wills and trusts

Communication skills

STEP accreditation readiness

Job description

Exceptional Private Client Opportunity with High-Net-Worth Client Focus

A well-established and highly respected Yorkshire law firm is seeking an ambitious Private Client Solicitor to join its thriving South Leeds office. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented lawyer looking to work with a premium client base and handle a varied caseload of high-value private client matters.

The successful candidate will advise high-net-worth individuals, business owners, entrepreneurs, landowners, and families on a broad range of complex private wealth matters, working as part of a recognised and growing team.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing a quality caseload covering:

• Wills and estate planning
• Trust creation, administration and restructuring
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Probate and estate administration
• Inheritance Tax planning
• Succession planning for wealthy individuals and family businesses
• Wealth preservation and asset protection matters
• Advising on complex estates with business, agricultural and property interests

You will also have the opportunity to develop strong client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the department.

About You

Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors with experience in private client work who can demonstrate:

• Strong technical knowledge across a broad range of private client matters
• Experience acting for high-net-worth individuals and families
• Excellent client care and relationship management skills
• A commercial and pragmatic approach to legal advice
• Strong communication and drafting abilities
• STEP qualifications or a desire to work towards STEP accreditation would be advantageous

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary package
• High-quality and often complex private client work
• Established high-net-worth client base
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Generous benefits package

This is an excellent opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor seeking to join a leading Yorkshire practice where they can work alongside highly regarded lawyers and build long-term relationships with high-net-worth clients.