How Visible is Your Private Client Career… Beyond Your Firm?
In today’s market, it’s not just about doing great work, it’s about being recognised for it.
Scroll to explore insights, guides and opportunities designed specifically for private client lawyers like you, so you can sense check your career, quietly build your profile, and understand what’s possible next.
Get Early Access: 2026 Private Client Salary Guide
Our annual salary guide is one of the most in demand resources we produce, giving you a clear picture of:
- Salaries by PQE, region and specialism
- What firms are offering beyond salary (flexibility, progression, bonuses)
- How your package compares to others in the market
Register for Early Access
Featured Resource: Personal Branding Guide
Build your profile without self‑promotion
Not everyone wants to “put themselves out there” — and you don’t have to.
Inside the guide, you’ll learn how to:
- Raise your profile in a way that feels natural
- Become known for your expertise without self‑promotion
- Open up future opportunities — even if you’re not looking to move
Specialists in Private Client Careers
At Realm, even though we’ve matched 350+ private client lawyers with the right firms across the North West, Yorkshire and the Midlands, we support solicitors well before – and often without – a job move.
We provide the insight, perspective and opportunities that help you take control of your career, whether you’re actively exploring or simply keeping an eye on the market.
Why Private Client Solicitors Choose Realm
- Specialists in wills, probate, trusts, tax and succession planning
- Clear, practical insight into what’s really happening in the private client market
- Reliable salary benchmarks based on real placements – not guesswork
- Straight‑talking advice at key career moments (including when staying put makes sense)
Meet the Team
If you ever want a confidential, career sense-check, our specialist team is here to help.
- Kelly Reid – North West
- Bill Szajna‑Hopgood – Yorkshire
- Rachael Conley – West Midlands
Each works closely with lawyers at all levels, offering tailored advice and long‑term career support.
You don’t need to be actively looking to benefit from understanding the market.
Sometimes, one clear insight is enough to make better long‑term decisions.
A Snapshot of Current Private Client Roles
Private Client Solicitor
£45,000 - £55,000
PermanentContentious Probate Solicitor
£50,000 - £65,000
PermanentContentious Probate Solicitor
£45,000 - £50,000
PermanentPart-time Private Client Solicitor
£45,000 - £55,000
Part timePrivate Client Solicitor
£45,000 - £55,000
PermanentPrivate Client Solicitor
£45,000 - £55,000
Permanent
Explore the Private Client Hub
If you’d like a broader view of the market, you can also explore:
Thinking about stepping up? Understand what it really takes to move into leadership or partnership
Roles offering better progression, flexibility and quality of work
Practical guidance to help you sense check your trajectory