Private Client Solicitor

Leeds – £40,000 - £60,000

Private Client Solicitor
Central Leeds (Hybrid Working)
Salary is above Market Rate + Excellent Benefits
Full-Time, Permanent

A prestigious Top 100 UK law firm is seeking a talented Private Client Solicitor to join their highly regarded team in central Leeds. This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the leading private client practices in the region, advising a broad and high-quality client base that includes private individuals, business owners, and entrepreneurs.

As a Private Client Solicitor, you will handle a diverse and stimulating caseload that includes:

• Succession planning for high-net-worth individuals and business owners
• Drafting wills and powers of attorney
• Probate and estate administration
• Advising on inheritance tax and trusts
• Working closely with other departments (e.g., corporate and property) on cross-disciplinary matters for entrepreneurial clients

You’ll be part of a collaborative and high-performing team, contributing to the continued growth of this award-winning department.

To be consider for the role, you must be:

• A qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with at least 2 years’ PQE in private client law
• Experienced in handling a broad range of matters including wills, probate, estate administration, and tax/trust planning
• Commercially minded with excellent client-facing skills
• Comfortable advising high-net-worth individuals and capable of building long-term relationships
• A strong team player with a proactive, professional approach

Based in beautiful offices in central Leeds, close to all major transport links, there is hybrid working available to support flexibility plus an above market rate salary and comprehensive benefits package. This is such a fantastic opportunity to have exposure to complex, high-value work and an impressive client base.

If you're ready to elevate your private client career in a leading national firm with a strong local reputation, please apply or contact Amy Turner (amy.turner@douglas-scott.co.uk) to discuss things further.