Senior Associate (4161)

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We're a national law firm with a local reach. Our philosophy is 'Expert Hand, Human Touch' - something you'll find in the way we work with our clients and how we support our teams. But we're more than just a law firm - we're a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life's ups and downs. Working here you'll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment. We'll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities.

We are always looking to support our colleagues in working in a way that best works for them. Please do speak to one of our Talent Acquisition Team to find out more information about our flexible working policies, including working from home.

We are looking for a talented Private Client Senior Associate to join our Leeds team, focusing on rural and agricultural matters.

Your Role and What You'll Be Doing

We are looking to expand our top tier Legal 500 ranked Private Client team in Leeds, with a focus on acting for rural clients. The team act on behalf of national clients including high profile landed estates and individuals, and trustees of long running and often complex trust structures. We provide advice on heritage property, capital tax planning including in relation to the impact of development and diversification on reliefs, and structuring for succession and tax efficiency.

This role is part of ongoing growth for the team and the firm, within Yorkshire, including the pending acquisition (subject to approval) of Silk Family Law which will bring offices in Aske, North Yorkshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving, supportive and happy team at an exciting time of growth.

About You

• Strong experience within Private Client matters, specifically drafting trust documentation, advising trustees, farmers, landowners and agricultural business owners on wills, lasting powers of attorney and estate planning;
• Ideally STEP qualified or working towards the STEP qualification;
• Able to demonstrate strong financial disciplines and the ability to work collaboratively with other teams and external professionals;
• An aptitude for business development and a passion for growing strong client and referrer relationships

Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You

• Flexible working options - Make work fit around your life, not the other way round
• 28 days holidays as standard at Senior Associate level - You can 'buy' up to 35hrs of extra holiday too
• Parking permit for Leeds, from Associate level
• Generous and flexible pension schemes
• Volunteering days - Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)
• Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services, as well as Private Medical Insurance

We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you're fully supported to work in a way that best suits you. We have recently been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2023!

Our social responsibility programme is fundamental to who we are. We're committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish. We have a range of groups to celebrate our people across sexuality, disability, age, gender and culture.

Additional Information

As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group's on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group's employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, existing employees, clients, partners and other stakeholders.

Depending on the role you apply for we may carry out checks that will establish your eligibility to work in the UK, and criminal record check and financial checks with a credit reference agency will also be undertaken.

The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.

Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.