Private Client Solicitor

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.