Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Private Client Legal Director to join a highly regarded team in Leeds. You will advise high and ultra high net worth individuals, business owners and families on a range of private client matters, while playing a key role in team development, strategic projects and business growth.
Client Details
Our 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.
Description
The 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 initiatives
Profile
The 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 expertise
Job Offer
- A salary of £90,000 to £100,000
- 26 days of holiday, with the option to buy or sell additional days.
- 5% pension contribution
- Health care benefits
- Hybrid working arrangements for added flexibility.
If you're interested in this role, apply now.
Private Client Legal Director in Leeds employer: Michael Page Legal
Join a leading international law firm renowned for its commitment to knowledge sharing and professional development, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Corporate Tax & Incentives practice. With a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, this is an excellent opportunity for growth and innovation in a supportive environment that values your expertise and contributions. Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders and influence strategic initiatives while enjoying long-term career progression in a dynamic and respected firm.
