Private Client Solicitor in Leeds

Location: Leeds

Salary: £50,000- £70,000 + Excellent Benefits

Hybrid Working Available

CRA Consulting is delighted to be working with a highly regarded specialist law firm to recruit an experienced Private Client Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join its leading Leeds-based Private Client team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of one of the largest and most respected private client departments outside of London, acting for high‑net‑worth individuals, families, trustees and personal representatives on complex and high‑value matters. The team enjoys an outstanding reputation within the legal market and is recognised in the leading legal directories for the quality of its work.

The Opportunity

Joining a collaborative and supportive team, you will advise long‑standing clients on a broad range of sophisticated private client matters. The role offers exposure to technically challenging work alongside genuine opportunities for career progression within a firm known for investing in its people.

Key Responsibilities

• Administration of complex and high‑value estates.
• Advising on estates involving agricultural property, business assets, overseas interests and intestacy.
• Meeting with personal representatives and beneficiaries to provide practical legal advice throughout the estate administration process.
• Preparing applications for Grants of Representation.
• Drafting detailed Inheritance Tax accounts and estate information returns.
• Managing HMRC correspondence and enquiries.
• Preparing comprehensive estate accounts.
• Advising on inheritance tax liabilities and post‑death tax planning opportunities.
• Drafting and advising on Deeds of Variation and Deeds of Disclaimer.
• Advising clients on succession planning, trusts and asset protection.
• Advising on Agricultural Property Relief, Business Property Relief and wider capital tax planning.
• Creating, administering and varying trusts.
• Managing Trust Registration Service compliance.
• Drafting Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts and Letters of Wishes.
• Advising on estate planning strategies, including the use of life insurance within trust structures.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years' PQE in Private Client.
• Strong experience handling estate administration and private client matters.
• Excellent technical knowledge of inheritance tax and succession planning.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.
• STEP qualification or working towards STEP would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid and agile working arrangements.
• Excellent work‑life balance.
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies.
• Generous annual leave plus holiday purchase scheme.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Cash Plan.
• Pension scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Group Income Protection.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Wellbeing initiatives.
• Manageable annual billing target of approximately 1,200 chargeable hours.
• High‑quality work with an established client base.
• Supportive, collaborative culture with excellent long‑term career prospects.

If you are a Private Client Solicitor looking to join a highly respected team handling complex, high‑quality work within a genuinely supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.