Private Client Associate/Senior Associate
- Join one of the UK’s fastest-growing private client teams, backed by national leadership and vision
- Carve out your niche—whether that’s cross-border, business owner wealth, or complex estates
- Enjoy flexible working, top-of-market salary and direct support from senior leaders
This is a standout opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate to join a Tier 1 Legal 500-ranked private client team with national ambition and an established track record of delivering expert advice across wills, estates, trusts and tax planning.
The department is headed up by a former Chair of STEP Yorkshire, who has a clear vision for growth. Having built the Leeds team from the ground up, they are now leading the team’s expansion across the country—and want ambitious solicitors who are ready to specialise, grow, and work with some of the best private client lawyers in the market.
You’ll join a collaborative, supportive environment and be encouraged to develop your technical expertise and leadership skills while working on high-quality matters for HNW individuals, business owners, and international families.
Who we’re looking for
- Private client solicitor with 4–8 PQE (Associate/Senior Associate level)
- Confident managing complex caseloads including estate planning, trusts and wealth preservation
- Experience with business assets, cross-border estates or complex trust work is highly desirable
- Ambitious and technically strong, with a collaborative approach and strong communication skills
Salary & benefits
- £60,000–£75,000 depending on experience
- Hybrid working – typically 1–2 days per week in the office
- Bonus scheme
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Free parking at Associate level
- Career progression to Legal Director or Partner
- STEP support and involvement in national special interest groups
- Flexible working hours
- Sunday Times Best Place to Work employer
Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood
If you’re a private client associate or senior associate looking to take the next step with one of the UK’s most ambitious private client teams, contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood at bill.szajnahopgood@realmrecruit.com or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.
Key details
Salary
£60,000 - £75,000
Location
- West Yorkshire
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Private Client
Job ref
V-46425-4
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