Private Client Partner - Leeds/York

 

Sacco Mann Recruitment is proud to be working with a leading national law firm seeking an experienced Private Client Partner to join their growing team in Leeds.

This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious Private Client Lawyer to take ownership of their future within a modern and entrepreneurial firm, offering the freedom to dictate your own career path while working alongside a highly successful national Private Client team.

The Role

  • Leading on a broad range of private client matters for high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and trustees
  • Advising clients on wills, trusts, estate planning, and wealth preservation strategies
  • Managing complex probate and estate administration matters
  • Providing inheritance tax planning and succession advice
  • Advising on trust creation, administration, and taxation matters
  • Building and developing long-term client relationships
  • Working closely with colleagues across multiple disciplines to provide holistic client solutions
  • Leading and mentoring junior lawyers within the team
  • Driving business development initiatives and expanding the firm's Private Client offering within the region
  • Playing a key role in the continued growth and success of the department

What’s in it for You?

  • A unique opportunity to shape and dictate your own career path
  • Genuine autonomy and entrepreneurial freedom
  • Access to a highly regarded national Private Client team and client base
  • High-quality work for high-net-worth individuals and complex estates
  • Strong infrastructure and support to help you grow your practice
  • Clear opportunities to influence strategy and departmental growth
  • Competitive remuneration and benefits package
  • A collaborative and commercially focused working environment
  • The opportunity to build your profile within the Leeds market and beyond

Key Responsibilities

  • Leading complex private client matters from instruction through to completion
  • Managing and developing key client relationships
  • Advising clients on succession planning, inheritance tax, trusts, and estate administration
  • Supporting business development and networking activities
  • Identifying opportunities for cross-referrals and wider client services
  • Supervising and mentoring junior team members
  • Contributing to the growth and success of the wider Private Client team
  • Maintaining high standards of client care and service delivery

About You

The ideal candidate will be commercially minded, relationship-driven, and eager to take advantage of a genuine growth opportunity. You will have:

  • Qualified Solicitor with significant experience in Private Client law
  • Experience operating at Partner level or ready to step into Partnership
  • Strong technical expertise across wills, trusts, probate, and estate planning matters
  • Experience advising high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners
  • Proven business development and relationship management skills
  • A strong network of professional contacts and referrers
  • Commercial awareness and strategic thinking abilities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience leading client relationships and developing work streams independently
  • A collaborative approach and desire to contribute to team success
  • Ambition to build and grow a successful Private Client practice

If you are a Private Client Partner looking for a truly unique opportunity in Leeds, where you can dictate your own career trajectory while benefiting from the support and resources of a successful national firm, we would love to hear from you.

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Private Client Partner role in Leeds, then please get in touch with Jack Scarlott on 0113 467 9782 or email him at jack.scarlott@saccomann.com to find out more information. If you have a CV to hand, please submit this for review.