Private Client Lawyer

• Join a growing boutique Private Client practice with an excellent local reputation
• Enjoy a varied caseload, hands-on experience and direct support from the firm’s founder
• Benefit from hybrid working, no formal billing targets and genuine career development opportunities

Are you a newly qualified Private Client Solicitor or Lawyer looking for a supportive environment where you can develop your expertise, enjoy meaningful client contact and build a rewarding career?

This growing boutique law firm is seeking a Private Client Lawyer at NQ level to join its friendly, established practice in Leeds.

You’ll work closely with the firm’s experienced founder and wider Private Client team, benefiting from a steady flow of instructions and opportunities to develop your confidence across a broad range of matters.

What makes this opportunity particularly attractive is the variety of work and hands-on experience available. You’ll advise on wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, probate and estate administration, with opportunities to gain exposure to taxable estates, Court of Protection matters and more complex Private Client work.

The firm has developed an excellent reputation across Yorkshire, with much of its work coming from established professional referral relationships and loyal clients. You’ll have the opportunity to build your own client relationships while learning from experienced colleagues.

The culture is refreshingly relaxed and non-corporate. The team takes its work seriously without unnecessary formality, placing trust, professionalism and excellent client care at the heart of everything it does.

You’ll be encouraged to take responsibility for your work, develop your technical skills and become increasingly independent as your experience grows. With no formal billing targets, the emphasis is on delivering excellent advice rather than chasing fees.

Hybrid working and part-time arrangements are available, making this an attractive opportunity for someone seeking flexibility alongside meaningful career development.

If you’re looking for a friendly practice where your contribution will be valued and you’ll have room to grow, this could be an excellent next step.

Who we’re looking for

• Newly qualified Solicitor, CILEX Lawyer or Private Client professional with relevant experience (E)
• Practical experience handling wills, probate, LPAs and estate administration matters (E)
• Good technical understanding of Private Client law and procedures (E)
• Experience managing files and progressing matters with appropriate supervision (E)
• Experience conducting client meetings or advising clients directly (E)
• Excellent client care and communication skills (E)
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads (E)
• Trustworthy, dependable and self-motivated approach (E)
• Friendly, approachable manner and strong relationship-building skills (E)
• Willingness to develop greater autonomy and responsibility over time (E)
• Experience handling taxable estates (D)
• Exposure to Court of Protection matters (D)
• Experience advising on more complex Private Client matters (D)
• Existing relationships with professional referrers (D)
• Interest in business development and supporting practice growth (D)

What you’ll be doing

• Managing a varied caseload of Private Client matters with appropriate support
• Drafting wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Assisting with probate and estate administration matters
• Advising clients on estate planning and related issues
• Developing experience with taxable estates and more complex matters
• Supporting Court of Protection work where appropriate
• Conducting client meetings and building confidence in client-facing advice
• Working closely with the founder and experienced colleagues
• Liaising with accountants, IFAs and other professional contacts
• Building strong relationships with clients and their families
• Progressing files efficiently while maintaining excellent client service
• Supporting the continued growth and reputation of the practice

Salary & Benefits

• £40,000 – £44,000, depending on experience and suitability
• Hybrid working available, with regular office attendance expected
• Primarily based in Horsforth, with access to additional office facilities in Leeds
• Part-time working considered, provided Friday availability
• No formal billing targets
• Broad and varied Private Client caseload
• Direct access to an experienced founder and supportive colleagues
• Opportunities to develop expertise in complex estates and Court of Protection matters
• Growing practice with an established professional referral network
• Genuine autonomy as your confidence and experience develop
• Friendly, relaxed and non-corporate working environment
• Opportunities for long-term career development and increasing responsibility
• Strong emphasis on trust, flexibility and excellent client care

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified Private Client Lawyer seeking quality work, hands-on development and a supportive environment without the pressure of formal billing targets.

If you’re ready to build your experience within a growing boutique practice where you’ll be trusted and supported, we’d love to hear from you.

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

While this advert sets out the criteria applicable to each salary band, the salary guidance given is purely indicative. The precise salary offered within that band will ultimately be determined by the hirer, taking into account the individual candidate’s experience, qualifications and overall suitability for the role.