Probate Solicitor - 5+ PQE - Prestigious Estates - UHNW Clients

QED Legal; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious legal firm in Leeds is seeking an experienced private client solicitor to manage probate and estate administration tasks. This role requires a solicitor with ideally 5+ years of experience in private client law. Candidates will handle a range of matters from straightforward estates to complex, high-value cases. This position offers excellent opportunities for professional development in a respected team.

Qualifications

• Solicitor with ideally 5+ years PQE in private client work.
• Experience managing a variety of probate and estate administration matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage full estate administration process, meeting clients and representing them.
• Draft inheritance tax accounts and detailed estate accounts.
• Advise on inheritance tax liabilities and post-death tax planning.
• Support clients through every stage of the probate process.

Skills

Private client experience

Probate and estate administration

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Overview

A prestigious Legal 500 firm are looking for a private client solicitor who is, ideally, 5+ PQE to join their team in Leeds City Centre.

This role is focused on probate and estate administration work, offering exposure to a wide range of matters—from straightforward estates to complex, high-value cases involving agricultural, business, and cross-border assets.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full estate administration process: meeting clients and personal representatives, gathering and verifying asset information, and preparing applications for grants of representation.
• Draft inheritance tax accounts and produce detailed estate accounts.
• Advise on inheritance tax liabilities and post-death tax planning, including deeds of variation and disclaimer.
• Support clients through every stage of the probate process with empathy and technical precision.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Solicitor with private client experience; ideally 5+ PQE.
• Experience in probate and estate administration and exposure to a wide range of matters, including complex, high-value cases and cross-border assets.

Opportunity

The quality of work is outstanding as the firm has one of the most successful private client teams outside of London. This is a real opportunity to hone your skills and further your expertise as a private client specialist.

How to apply

If you’re looking for a specialist role that opens significant doors moving forwards, this role is for you. For more information, please reach out to me here: [e-mail], 07359 554471, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jencrowtherlegal/