Job Description
Private Client Solicitor – Huddersfield
A rare and compelling leadership opportunity has become available at a highly regarded Legal 500 law firm in Huddersfield. The firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor at Partner level to play a pivotal role in its long-term succession planning. With a strong reputation across Yorkshire, this well-established practice offers the chance to step into a genuinely strategic and influential position.
The Role
You will join a growing and ambitious Private Wealth team, taking a leading role in shaping its future. The position combines high-quality technical work with leadership, mentoring and business development, offering the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the firm's direction and continued success.
Key Responsibilities
* Advise on complex private wealth, estate and succession planning matters
* Draft and advise on wills, trusts, probate and lasting powers of attorney
* Deliver commercially focused, tax-efficient advice on inheritance tax, capital taxes and estate planning
* Mentor, support and develop junior fee earners
* Contribute to strategic planning, growth initiatives and business development
* Lead and nurture relationships with high-net-worth individuals and business owners
About You
* A senior Private Client Solicitor or existing Partner with significant private wealth experience
* Strong expertise in trust-based estate planning, inheritance tax and high-value client work
* Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships, with a track record of business development
* A collaborative and supportive leader with a genuine interest in mentoring
* Commercially astute, ambitious and focused on long-term career progression
Why Join This Firm?
* Join an award-winning, regionally recognised Legal 500 firm
* Play a key role in succession planning and the firm's continued growth in Huddersfield
* Be part of a culture that values wellbeing, inclusivity and professional development
* Competitive salary and benefits, with a clear pathway to equity if desired
* Friendly, supportive environment committed to excellence and sustainable growth
How to Apply
If you are a senior Private Client Solicitor ready to take the next step into a leadership role, apply via the link or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
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