Cloud Online Recruitment

Our Private Client team in Leeds, are focused on delivering an exceptional service to our clients. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Solicitor (2-6 years PQE) to join their team as either a Solicitor (up to 4 years PQE) or Associate (over 4 years PQE), further strengthening their ability to service the needs of owner managed businesses and work with some high net worth individuals. What will I be doing managing your own caseload to advise on a variety of Private Client matters, including complex Wills, Trusts, estate planning and inheritance tax mitigation, administration of Estates and powers of attorney building and maintaining relationships with clients as a trusted advisor on private client matters dealing with issues that require research and discussion with other members of the team liaising with lawyers and other professionals, both internally and externally in relation to business succession planning, management of foreign assets in other jurisdictions and HMRC compliance attending STEP events and building a network You'll have at least two years' post qualification experience of the full range of private client work. Experience dealing with complex issues and working with businesses and individual of high net worth would be advantageous desire to be part of and mentored by a Legal 500 (Band 2) team with "a wealth of knowledge and experience amongst it" Legal 500 , who have exceptional client relationships and are leaders in their field (Vivienne Wild ranked as Leading Partner) a strong understanding of Private Client law, as well as a good understanding of the interaction between Corporate, Family and Property law excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to adapt to different clients' circumstances and backgrounds and to articulate and explain potentially complex points in a straightforward and clear manner About us We're proud to be an independent, full-service law firm providing exceptional legal expertise to businesses, the built environment, healthcare, the public and third sectors, and private individuals. With several office locations around the UK we're one of the UK's Top 100 law firms. When you join us, you'll be part of a team of over 500 passionate and talented individuals who take pride in offering an exciting and supportive environment allowing you to thrive. We're passionate about promoting wellbeing and equality, diversity and inclusion, with dedicated committees to support ongoing efforts. We recognise that a healthy and thriving Firm filled with individuality and differences strengthen our teams, our clients and our communities. What we can offer you We're committed to being a firm focused on support, development, wellbeing and inclusion and we're always striving to improve. Our commitment to this has been recognised by our achievement of our Gold Investors in People award and by our Hive HR Employee Voice certification. We reward our people with a whole range of benefits, some core and some flexible, designed to shape a reward package that's right for you - now and in the future. Our core benefits include: An enhanced pension scheme with employer matched contributions of up to 6%. 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing to 28 days with length of service). There is also the option to purchase up to 5 additional days. Life assurance cover of 4 times basic salary, with the option to purchase additional cover. An Employee Assistance Programme Hybrid working with a minimum requirement of three days in the office We also have a flexible benefits programme where you can purchase a wide range of additional benefits. If you would like to request further information or to discuss the role, please quoting vacancy reference PCL.0625.2 We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please request a call back via the above email address. Agencies - please note that we are not currently instructing agents to support with this role. Please do not send speculative CVs.