HNW Private Client Solicitor

• Step into complex HNW work early, estates £1m+, trusts and tax planning from day one
• Join a growing Leeds team with clear progression and Partner exposure
• Hybrid working (2 days from home) with a genuine focus on quality over volume

This Leeds-based role sits within a Private Client team that’s actively growing and rebalancing its structure. With senior lawyers already in place, the focus now is on bringing in an Associate who can take on high-quality work and develop quickly, rather than being stuck on routine files.

From the start, you’ll run your own caseload of HNW private client matters, supported closely by Partners. The work is consistently high calibre, taxable estates, trusts and complex estate planning, so you’ll be building technical expertise far earlier than in most mid-level roles.

Over time, you’ll become more involved in complex matters alongside senior colleagues, developing both your technical skills and client relationships. There’s a clear pathway to progress as the team continues to grow, with opportunities to step up as your experience develops.

The team itself is close-knit and collaborative, with a strong emphasis on doing good work properly. There’s no push for high-volume billing, the focus is on quality advice, long-term client relationships and sustainable progression.

If you’re at the stage where you want to move beyond standard private client work and start building real expertise in HNW matters, this is a strong next step.

Who we’re looking for

• Qualified Solicitor with 3–6 PQE in Private Client
• Experience handling probate and taxable estates
• Exposure to HNW client work
• Strong technical foundation with a willingness to develop further 
• Confident communicator with strong client care skills 
• Commercially aware and organised
• Collaborative with a long-term career mindset
• Experience with trusts or estate planning (Desired)

What you’ll be doing

• Managing your own caseload of HNW private client matters
• Advising on wills, probate, trusts and estate planning
• Handling taxable estates and complex administrations
• Supporting Partners and senior colleagues on high-value work
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Developing technical expertise in more complex areas over time 
• Delivering high standards of client care and compliance

Salary & Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Hybrid working, 2 days from home
• Exposure to high-value, complex private client work
• Clear progression within a growing team
• Strong Partner support and mentoring
• Reasonable targets focused on quality, not volume
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in a specialist environment

Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood

📩 bill.szajnahopgood@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606

If you’re looking to step into more complex HNW work and accelerate your development, Bill can talk you through how this role compares to others in the Leeds market.