Private Client Lawyer

• Senior-level junior private client role stepping into a clear gap in experience
• Established Yorkshire firm with long-term stability and flexible working hours
• Autonomous role handling a full private client caseload with minimal supervision

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join a well-established Yorkshire firm and step into a clear seniority gap within the private client team.

The role is ideal for someone who is confident running a full private client caseload independently and wants to be a dependable, senior presence without the pressure of heading a department or building a team. There’s plenty of work, a genuine need for experience within the team, and the chance to become a trusted figure for both clients and colleagues.

You’ll benefit from flexibility around working hours (including school-friendly arrangements) and the opportunity to discuss home working once you’re fully embedded in the role.

Who we’re looking for

• Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
• 5+ years’ PQE in private client work
• Strong, generalist private client experience across wills, probate, LPAs and estates
• Comfortable managing a full caseload with no hand-holding
• Experience dealing with larger or HNW estates (Desired)
• Confident stepping into a seniority gap within a team
• Approachable, professional and client-focused

What you’ll be doing

• Managing a full private client caseload from instruction to completion
• Advising clients on wills, probate, LPAs and estate administration
• Handling larger and more complex estates where required
• Acting as a reliable, senior day-to-day point of contact for private client matters
• Maintaining strong billing, time recording and financial control on files
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and accounts requirements
• Supporting stability and continuity within the private client team
• Informally mentoring more junior colleagues as the team develops
• Getting involved in networking and relationship-building where appropriate

Salary & Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Senior private client role without HoD or team-building pressure
• Flexible and school-friendly working hours considered
• Full-time preferred; part-time options available
• Long-term stability within an established Yorkshire firm
• Opportunity to become a trusted senior figure in the department
• Values-led culture focused on community, respect, teamwork and approachability

Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood
📩 bill.szajnahopgood@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606

Bill specialises in senior private client roles across Yorkshire and can talk you through how this opportunity compares to other experienced private client positions across Yorkshire.