Experienced Private Client Solicitor
- Senior Private Client role with autonomy to lead within a growing office
- Work with high-net-worth clients and complex estate planning matters
- Hybrid working and strong work-life balance within a Legal 500 team
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join one of the largest and most respected Private Client teams in the region.
This role offers the chance to take on a leadership-style position within a smaller office while remaining part of a large, highly regarded regional team. You’ll inherit an existing caseload and play an important role in mentoring junior colleagues while helping to grow the office’s reputation locally.
The firm is known for delivering high-quality work comparable to city firms while maintaining a collaborative culture and genuine work-life balance.
Who we’re looking for
- Qualified Solicitor with strong experience in private client work
- Experience managing a varied caseload including wills, probate and LPAs
- Ability to handle matters independently with minimal supervision
- Strong client relationship and communication skills
- Collaborative, approachable and team-focused personality
- Experience dealing with complex estate planning or HNW clients (Desired)
- Around 6+ PQE ideally, though flexible depending on experience (Desired)
- Experience mentoring or supervising junior team members (Desired)
- Interest in business development and local networking (Desired)
What you’ll be doing
- Managing a varied private client caseload
- Building strong relationships with clients including high-net-worth individuals
- Mentoring and supporting junior colleagues within the office
- Working collaboratively with the wider private client team across the region
- Contributing to business development and local networking
- Supporting the ongoing development and reputation of the office
Within your first six months, you’ll take over an existing caseload and build relationships with colleagues and clients. Over time, you’ll become a senior presence within the office, helping mentor junior team members and contributing to the growth of the local private client offering.
Salary & Benefits
- Bonus scheme based on performance
- Hybrid working – typically up to 50% home working
- Flexible working with core hours of 10am–4pm
- 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Birthday day off
- Additional leave for long service
- Health cash plan
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Regular social events and firm celebrations
The firm offers a supportive, collaborative environment where staff are encouraged to share ideas and feedback. With clear progression frameworks and development plans in place, this role offers long-term career development within a respected Yorkshire practice.
Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood
📩 bill.szajnahopgood@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Bill specialises in private client and Court of Protection recruitment across Yorkshire and would be happy to discuss this opportunity confidentially.
Key details
Salary
£60,000 - £72,000
Location
- North Yorkshire
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Private Client
Job ref
V-62303
Specialist for Private Client, Court of Protection and Contentious Probate lawyers in Yorkshire.
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