Private Client Lawyer 3-5 yrs PQE

4 weeks ago


Leeds, United Kingdom QED Legal Full time
Here at QED Legal, we are always in the loop with the newest and hottest vacancies that come up in the market, some that are even exclusive to us 

Here we have a fantastic opportunity that has arisen: This role is with a Legal 500 and Chambers ranked Life team in Leeds who has won and been shortlisted for awards such as the Yorkshire Legal Awards.  

If you are a Private Client Lawyer based in Leeds or looking to relocate to Leeds then this may be the role for you.

The ideal candidate for this role is a Private Client Lawyer who is 3 - 5 years PQE with plenty of experience of handling Private Client matters, a full STEP membership (or willingness to undertake one) and a full membership of Solicitors for the Elderly. 

You would be expected to work a minimum of three days per week in either (or a combination of) the firm’s Harrogate, Leeds or York offices

*NQ lawyers with significant pre-qualification experience may also be considered*

You will have (amongst other skills); a high level of IT skills, experience of time-recording, a track record of achieving targets, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a high level of organisation, the ability to demonstrate care and empathy towards clients, and an organised and methodical approach to work.

You would be expected to work a minimum of three days per week in either (or a combination of) the firm’s Harrogate, Leeds or York offices

Salary: £40 - 50k DOE (Full time)

General responsibilities of the role include but is not limited to:

  • Carrying out and managing Will reviews
  • Handling your own caseload
  • Delivering legal services of outstanding quality 
  • Executing the completion of matters including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Estate Planning, deputyship and trust cases, assisting senior solicitors with more complex estate administration 

Sound interesting and would like to hear some more? Get in touch with Candace Williamson via the contact details provided. Not the role suitable for you but would like to find out about other roles available? Get in touch

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