Senior Private Client Solicitor

Senior Private Client Solicitor (8+ PQE)Location: LeedsFirm: Legal 500-recognisedSalary: Competitive, dependent on experience

A Legal 500-ranked law firm in Leeds is seeking an experienced Senior Private Client Solicitor (8+ PQE) to join its well-established and growing private client practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior solicitor to take on a leading role within a highly regarded team, working on high-value and complex private client matters while helping to shape the future development of the department.

The RoleYou will manage a high-quality and varied private client caseload, including:

• Wills and estate planning for high-net-worth clients

• Probate and complex estate administration

• Trust creation, management, and administration

• Inheritance tax and succession planning

• Lasting Powers of Attorney

You will play a key role in mentoring and supervising junior solicitors, contributing to business development, and maintaining strong long-term client relationships.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 8+ years' PQE in private client work

• Strong technical expertise across complex estates and trusts

• Experience advising high-net-worth individuals

• Confident working autonomously and in a senior capacity

• Strong interpersonal skills and a client-focused approach

• STEP qualification or equivalent experience is highly desirable

What's on Offer

• Senior-level role with real autonomy and influence

• High-quality, complex private client work

• Supportive and collegiate Legal 500 team

• Clear scope for progression, including leadership or partner-track opportunities

• Competitive salary and benefits package

How to ApplyFor a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Stan Wilson at Simpson Judge on or email .

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.