Legal Director – Private Wealth - Hybrid (2–3 Days WFH)

My client’s Private Wealth team is expanding, and they are seeking a STEP-qualified Legal Director with at least eight years of private wealth experience to play a key role in their continued growth.
 
The successful candidate will manage a broad and varied caseload of private client matters, including: 

- Wills, Succession Planning, Inheritance Tax (IHT) Planning, and Trusts
- Administration of Estates
- Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)

 A significant proportion of the caseload will involve high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, often including business owners and complex, cross-border estates.
 
As Legal Director, the successful individual will also contribute to firm-wide initiatives, including strategic business development, team supervision, and learning and development projects.
 
My client is looking for someone who brings: 

- A minimum of 8 years’ relevant post-qualification experience (pre-qualification experience may also be considered).
- Proven expertise in advising HNW and UHNW clients and acting as a trusted advisor to business owners.
- Strong technical knowledge of lifetime planning, estate administration, probate, and IHT planning.
- Experience handling contentious probate and acting as an independent administrator in complex estates.
- A history of supervising junior team members and supporting their professional development.
- The ability to generate work from professional networks (desirable but not essential).
- A STEP qualification or equivalent experience.
- Experience dealing with cross-border estates is particularly welcomed.

 
The ideal candidate will be motivated, commercially astute, and collaborative, capable of working both independently and as part of a dynamic team.
 
The role is based in Leeds, with the flexibility to work from home 2–3 days per week.
 
My client’s Private Wealth team has an excellent reputation for advising individuals and business owners on: 

- Complex and cross-border Wills and succession planning
- Trust creation, administration, and taxation
- Business succession matters, working closely with the Corporate team 

My client prides themselves on fostering a supportive, collaborative culture where exceptional professionals can thrive.

In return for your expertise, they offer:
 

- 25 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays) and your birthday off
- The option to buy or sell holiday
- Private healthcare, pension, and life assurance
- Reward and recognition schemes
- Volunteer days and generous family-friendly leave
- A range of wellbeing initiatives, including on-site yoga, Pilates, and mental health programmes
- Additional perks such as discounted travel, cycle-to-work schemes, and secure bike storage 

There are also opportunities to join a range of clubs and committees, helping to build connections both inside and outside of work.
 
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm that truly values its people and rewards excellence.