Job Description
Managing Associate – Private Client Leeds | Hybrid Working | UK Top 100 Law Firm
n A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join the Leeds office of a highly regarded UK Top 100 law firm as a Managing Associate.
n This is a senior role within an established Private Client team, offering the opportunity to work on complex, high-value matters while taking an active role in supervising colleagues, developing client relationships and supporting the continued growth of the department.
n The Role Working closely with Partners and fee earners across the Private Client team, you will manage your own varied caseload while supervising and supporting junior members of the team.
n Your work will include advising clients on a broad range of sophisticated Private Client matters, including:n
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- Drafting bespoke Wills, including those incorporating trust structures, inheritance tax mitigation strategies and wealth preservation planning
- Advising on cross-border Wills and estate planning matters, including working with lawyers in other jurisdictions to coordinate UK and overseas assets
- Business succession planning in collaboration with Corporate and Commercial colleagues
- Creating, managing and advising Trustees on a variety of Trust matters, from establishment through to administration and winding up
- Handling complex estate administration matters, including high-value estates involving business interests and overseas property
- Advising on estate planning, probate, trusts and succession matters for a diverse client base
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across departments, including Corporate, Family and Real Estate teams, to provide a joined-up Private Client service
- Liaising with tax accountants, financial planners, investment managers and other professional advisers to deliver comprehensive advice to clients
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About You The successful candidate will be an experienced Private Client lawyer with a strong technical background and the confidence to handle complex matters independently.
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- Significant experience in Private Client law
- Strong experience advising on Wills, Trusts, Estates and inheritance tax planning
- Experience handling high-value and complex estates
- The ability to supervise and support junior colleagues
- A collaborative approach with the ability to work alongside colleagues across multiple practice areas
- Excellent client care and relationship management skills
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What's on Offer?
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- Opportunity to join a highly regarded UK Top 100 law firm
- Exposure to complex, high-value Private Client work
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
- Excellent opportunities for career development and progression
- Competitive salary and benefits package
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If you are an experienced Private Client lawyer looking for a senior role with genuine responsibility and the opportunity to work on high-quality matters, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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