Private Client Partner Leeds

Company: Weightmans
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will lead the private wealth practice for a high‑profile firm, guiding relationships with high net worth clients and driving growth. You will mentor the team, deliver expert legal advice across private client matters, and shape innovative solutions to client needs. Your work will align with the firm’s ambition to become a Top 30 UK law firm, enhancing service excellence and profitability. This is a high-impact leadership position at a respected firm with a clear growth trajectory.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage relationships with high and ultra-high net worth clients and families
  • Drive new business development and growth of the practice
  • Provide expert legal advice across a broad range of private wealth matters
  • Support and develop team members to improve client and people engagement
  • Deliver innovative solutions to meet client needs
  • Delegate work to maximise profitability
  • Support segment head/sector lead to meet client objectives
  • Achieve financial and chargeable targets (KPIs)

Key requirements

  • Established Partner or Senior Associate
  • STEP qualified
  • Strong business development skills
  • Client following and ability to grow the practice
  • Expert knowledge and experience in private client law across a broad range of work
  • business development
  • leadership
  • client relationship management
  • team development
  • commercial acumen
  • expert knowledge in private client law

Posted: September 14th, 2026