Private Client Associate Solicitor
- Step into an established caseload at one of Yorkshire’s most reputable firms
- Join a friendly and collaborative team with strong infrastructure and support
- Progress your career in a firm recognised by The Sunday Times as a Best Place to Work
This is your opportunity to step into a thriving department at one of Yorkshire’s most recognisable names in legal services. With a loyal client base, steady workstream, and excellent infrastructure already in place, you’ll be free to focus on delivering exceptional service, all within a firm that truly puts people first.
You’ll join the firm’s Wills & Probate team, taking on a varied and high-quality caseload from day one. With plenty of junior support in place, the department is now seeking a confident, experienced solicitor who can work independently and hit the ground running.
This is a chance to become a valued part of a team where wellbeing, flexibility, and development are genuinely prioritised.
Who we’re looking for
- 5+ PQE in private client law
- Confident handling a full range of matters including Wills, Probate, LPAs, and estate administration
- Strong technical and drafting skills
- Excellent client care and communication
- Able to manage your own workload with minimal supervision
- Familiarity with Yorkshire client base
- Business development/networking experience
What you’ll be doing
- Manage your own caseload of private client work
- Deliver first-rate legal and client service
- Work independently while contributing to the wider team
- Liaise with clients and colleagues across multiple offices
- Get involved in business development and community initiatives
Salary & benefits
- highly competitive salary
- Free parking at all offices
- Hybrid working – typically 2 days WFH (after settling in)
- Part-time and condensed hours considered
- Birthday day off
- Private medical insurance
- 24/7 online GP access (for you and your dependents)
- Life insurance (2x salary)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity after 2 years
- Wellness hours – 2 hours per week for self-care
- Counselling services
- Training and progression funding
Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood
If you’re a confident, self-sufficient private client lawyer looking to join a fantastic firm where you’ll be supported, valued, and given room to grow, this could be the role for you.
📩 bill.szajnahopgood@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Key details
Salary
£45,000 - £60,000
Location
- West Yorkshire
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Private Client
Job ref
V-54146
Specialist for Private Client, Court of Protection and Contentious Probate lawyers in Yorkshire.
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