Senior Private Client Solicitor

Think Legal Recruitment; York; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Private Client Solicitor to lead a new team in Leeds. This is a unique opportunity to shape your own department within a progressive firm known for its vibrant culture and ambitious growth plans. Ideal candidates will have experience in a top legal team and strong connections in the Yorkshire market. The firm offers a supportive environment where you can make a significant impact and develop your career further. If you're ready to take the next step and create a team in your own image, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a strong legal 500 team is essential.
• Strong connections in the Yorkshire market are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Head the Private Client team and drive its growth.
• Act for high net worth individuals and business owners.

Skills

Private Client Law

Legal 500 Experience

Networking in Yorkshire Market

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Private Client - Partner/Head of Department Opportunity - Leading Northern Team - Blank Canvas

Location: Leeds

Think Legal recruitment are working closely with a well-known and highly regarded Top 100 firm in Leeds who are looking for a senior Private Client Solicitor to come in and head up the team.

This really is an exciting opportunity for those Private Client lawyers already at Partner level - or a Senior Associate/Legal Director looking for the next step in their career.

The firm's wider Private Client team is Tier 1 rated in other offices and they have plans to really grow and develop their Yorkshire offering.

Ideal Candidate:

1. Experience of working in a strong legal 500 team.
2. Strong connections in the Yorkshire market (a following is not required).

The work the wider team does is a broad mix of private client work acting for senior executives, business owners, high net worth and ultra net worth individuals.

This really is an opportunity to put your own stamp on your own team as the firm looks to continue their growth in the Yorkshire market. It is a blank canvas and the firm is keen to speak with ambitious private client lawyers who want to create a Leeds based team in their own image.

The firm has gone from strength to strength in the Leeds market with nearly 40 lawyers having joined them in under 2 years in Leeds. They are known for having a genuinely great culture and have a young dynamic leadership team that means the firm is incredibly progressive and forward-thinking.

They are very much open to a no-strings informal coffee in the first instance to discuss the opportunity in more detail and tell you more about them.

Salary: Highly competitive based on PQE and level of seniority + great benefits.

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please contact Graham Rawlinson at Think Legal Recruitment for an informal chat - [e-mail]