Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive (3 PQE+)

IPS Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous benefits package

Job summary

IPS Group in South Leeds is seeking an ambitious Private Client Solicitor to handle high-value private wealth matters for a premium client base. You will manage Wills, estates, trusts, and succession planning with a view to building long-term client relationships.

Joining a well-established team offers hybrid and flexible working arrangements, a clear career path, and a generous benefits package as you develop your private client practice working with high-net-worth individuals and families.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Manage a quality caseload covering wills and estate planning
• Oversee trust creation, administration and restructuring
• Handle lasting powers of attorney, probate, and estate administration
• Provide inheritance tax planning and succession planning for wealthy individuals
• Advise on wealth preservation and asset protection
• Advise on complex estates with business, agricultural and property interests
• Develop strong client relationships and contribute to department growth

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.