Private Client Lawyer
Hot Job
- Step into a key mid-level role bridging the gap between junior and senior fee earners
- Manage a varied wills, trusts, probate and LPAs caseload with autonomy
- Clear route to seniority in a growing, supportive private client team
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Private Client Lawyer to join a respected and expanding private client department in Leeds.You’ll step into a pivotal role designed to sit between the Head of Department and an NQ, providing essential support while managing your own mixed caseload across both pre-death and post-death work.
You’ll be joining a friendly, flexible and supportive team that values collaboration and encourages individuals to step up, lead and shape the department’s future.
This is an ideal role for someone who wants responsibility, progression and the opportunity to grow within a well-established and reputable private client offering.
Who we’re looking for
- Minimum 3 years PQE (qualified solicitor preferred, but will consider experienced fee earners)
- Broad private client experience across wills, trusts, LPAs, deputyships and probate
- Confident managing your own caseload independently
- Strong communication, organisation and risk-management skills
- Commercially aware with excellent attention to detail
- Team-focused, collaborative and confident supporting colleagues
- Marketing or BD experience (desired)
- STEP/SFE membership (desired)
- Motivated, ambitious and keen to progress
What you’ll be doing
- Manage a varied caseload from instruction to completion
- Draft wills, LPAs, estate planning documents and probate paperwork
- Handle client and third-party communications with professionalism and sensitivity
- Support juniors and assist colleagues with complex matters
- Participate in marketing and business development activities
- Contribute to training, knowledge-sharing and departmental growth
- Work closely with the Head of Department, who is office-based full-time
Salary & Benefits
- Up to £50,000 depending on experience
- Clear progression pathway to senior solicitor and beyond
- Close-working relationship with an experienced Head of Department
- Growing team with room to shape direction and processes
- Office-first role with some flexibility in start/finish times
- Potential for part-time arrangements (open to discussion)
- Supportive environment with mentoring and administrative assistance
- Stable, reputable private client department with increasing workload
Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood
📩 bill.szajnahopgood@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Bill is deeply embedded in Yorkshire’s private client and Court of Protection market. Reach out for a confidential discussion about whether this role aligns with your career goals.
Key details
Salary
£40,000 - £50,000
Location
- West Yorkshire
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Private Client
Job ref
V-51624-1
Specialist for Private Client, Court of Protection and Contentious Probate lawyers in Yorkshire.
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