Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsAdvise high and ultra high net worth clientsJoin a highly rated and growing private client teamAbout Our ClientOur client is a full service regional law firm based in Leeds with a great reputation. The firm has grown considerably over the last 10 years and they have a large private client team ranked by the legal directories. The firm offers great career prospects alongside a competitive salary and benefits package.Job DescriptionThe Private Client Legal Director will be:* Advising high and ultra high net worth individuals, business owners and families* Managing a broad and sophisticated caseload across private client matters* Advising on Wills, succession planning and inheritance tax planning* Handling trusts and the administration of high value and complex estates* Advising on Lasting Powers of Attorney and wider lifetime planning* Managing matters involving cross border and international considerations* Developing and maintaining strong, trusted relationships with clients and their wider professional advisers* Supervising junior members of the private client team* Working on business development, networking and client relationship initiativesThe Successful ApplicantThe Private Client Legal Director should be:* A solicitor with around 8 years PQE or more* An experienced private client lawyer with strong technical expertise* Experienced across Wills, trusts, succession planning and estate administration* Experienced in inheritance tax planning and wider wealth planning matters* Comfortable advising high and ultra high net worth individuals and business owners* Experienced handling high value and complex estates* Dealing with cross border private client matters* Commercially minded with excellent client relationship skills* Experienced in supervising and developing junior lawyers* Able to contribute confidently to strategic business development and wider firm initiatives* Ideally STEP qualified or able to demonstrate equivalent private client expertiseWhat's on OfferA salary of £90,000 to £100,00026 days of holiday, with the option to buy or sell additional days.5% pension contributionHealth care benefitsHybrid working arrangements for added flexibility.If you're interested in this role, apply now.ContactMike SmithQuote job refJN-092026-7096248Phone number+44 07881904018Job summaryJob functionLegalSubsectorPrivate ClientSectorBusiness ServicesWhereLeedsContract typePermanentConsultant nameMike SmithConsultant phone+44 07881904018Job referenceJN-092026-7096248
