Private Client Associate

It's time to escalate your Private Client career. Join this Top 100 Firm and take responsibility of high-value private client work for HNW individuals & businesses, elevating your own network and contributing towards the department's continuing success.

This Top 100 Firm have reinforced its status as a regional heavyweight through their innovative thinking and ever-growing ambition to tackle new legal challenges. The numerous L500 Top Tier departments across their offices have allowed them to mark their territory as a leading player in the North and even across the nation. Intrinsically, their client base includes some of the largest businesses and UHNW individuals domestically and overseas.

Their employee-focused approach is second to none and has been a catalyst for their success. Organic growth, through nurturing and developing talent, has allowed many individuals to progress through the ranks towards partnership.

Whilst the quality of work is that of an international firm, they offer the work/life balance of a regional, with many of their fee-earners working flexibly, from home or part-time hours.

The Role:

• This is a highly rewarding opportunity for a Private Client Associate to join the firm's dynamic office in Leeds, with hybrid working in place
• Earning Legal 500 accreditation, the Private Client team are specialists in HNW mandates, advising a range of entrepreneurs, businesses, HNW individuals and families on a full spectrum of complex matters
• To align with this, you will manage a diverse caseload heavily focused on HNW work, including trust administration, estate planning & management, will drafting, tax returns and LPAs
• As a Senior Associate, you will also have the opportunity to support the junior members of the team and take the lead on complex & high-value projects
• In return, you can expect to receive plenty of opportunities to progress within the team towards partnership

The Ideal Candidate:

• An experienced Private Client Solicitor with a minimum of 2+ years PQE
• Highly meticulous & commercially focused

Benefits:

• Competitive salary above the market rate
• Hybrid working - 2/3 day working week split

• Extensive benefits package

This is a standout opportunity for a Private Client Associate to join the firm's buoyant office in Leeds.