Associate - Leeds, United Kingdom - Irwin Mitchell

Irwin Mitchell
Irwin Mitchell
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Leeds, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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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 Associate to join our Leeds team.


About the Team and What You'll Be Doing
If you enjoy being part of a successful, friendly and high-performing team, then this is the job for you.

As part of our top tier Legal 500 ranked Private Client team in Leeds and working alongside Partners Thomas Wainman and former STEP Yorkshire Chair Andrea Jones, you'll be advising high net worth individuals and their families on all aspects of succession, tax, and asset protection planning.


About You

  • A solid background of advising on all areas of Private Client work;
  • Particular experience in complex estate planning matters;
  • 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
  • 25 days holidays as standard You can 'buy' up to 35hrs of extra holiday too
  • 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.


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.

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

Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
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