Private Client Lawyer

• Join a growing boutique Private Client practice with an excellent local reputation
• Enjoy a varied caseload, genuine autonomy and opportunities to develop your expertise
• Benefit from hybrid working, no formal billing targets and a friendly, non-corporate culture

Are you a Private Client Solicitor with 1–3 years’ PQE looking for greater responsibility, quality work and the opportunity to develop your career within a growing boutique practice?

This well-regarded law firm is seeking a Private Client Lawyer to join its established team in Leeds, offering the chance to build your experience while working closely with the firm’s founder.

You’ll manage a varied caseload of wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, probate and estate administration matters, supported by experienced colleagues and an established flow of instructions.

What makes this opportunity particularly attractive is the balance of independence and support. You’ll have the freedom to manage your own files, conduct client meetings and build lasting relationships, while benefiting from guidance on more complex matters.

The practice has developed an excellent reputation across Yorkshire, attracting consistent instructions through trusted professional referrers and an established client base.

You’ll gain exposure to a broad range of Private Client work, including taxable estates, Court of Protection matters and high-net-worth clients, helping you strengthen your technical expertise and commercial confidence.

As the business grows, you’ll have opportunities to take on additional responsibility, develop professional contacts and contribute to the firm’s continued success.

The culture is relaxed, personable and built on trust. There are no formal billing targets or unnecessary layers of management. Instead, the focus is on providing excellent client care, practical advice and a supportive working environment.

With hybrid working, part-time options and genuine long-term progression opportunities, this is an excellent move for someone seeking greater autonomy without sacrificing support.

Who we’re looking for

• 1–3 years’ PQE as a Private Client Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer (E)
• Experience handling wills, probate, LPAs and estate administration matters (E)
• Ability to manage a Private Client caseload with limited supervision (E)
• Experience conducting client meetings and providing direct advice (E)
• Strong technical knowledge of Private Client law and procedures (E)
• Excellent client care, communication and relationship-building skills (E)
• Ability to manage workloads efficiently and prioritise competing deadlines (E)
• Stable employment history and experience in a client-facing role (E)
• Self-motivated, trustworthy and dependable approach (E)
• Friendly, approachable and commercially minded working style (E)
• Willingness to contribute to a growing, collaborative practice (E)
• Experience handling taxable estates (D)
• Exposure to Court of Protection matters (D)
• Experience advising high-net-worth clients or handling complex estates (D)
• Existing professional contacts or referral relationships (D)
• Interest in business development and building a professional network (D)
• Ambition to take on greater responsibility as your career develops (D)

What you’ll be doing

• Managing a varied caseload of Private Client matters
• Drafting wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Handling probate and estate administration files
• Advising clients on estate planning and related matters
• Developing experience with taxable estates and more complex instructions
• Assisting with Court of Protection matters where appropriate
• Conducting client meetings and building trusted relationships
• Working closely with the founder and experienced colleagues
• Liaising with accountants, IFAs and other professional referrers
• Providing a reliable point of contact for clients and colleagues
• Identifying opportunities to strengthen client and referral relationships
• Progressing matters efficiently while maintaining excellent client service

Salary & Benefits

• £45,000–£55,000, depending on experience and technical capability
• 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
• Varied caseload covering wills, LPAs, probate and estate administration
• Exposure to taxable estates, high-net-worth matters and Court of Protection work
• Direct access to the firm’s experienced founder
• Autonomy over caseload management with support when needed
• Established professional referral network and consistent new instructions
• Opportunities to develop client relationships and professional contacts
• Genuine scope for increasing responsibility and long-term career progression
• Friendly, flexible and non-corporate working environment
• Strong emphasis on trust, professionalism and excellent client care

This is an excellent opportunity for a Private Client Lawyer seeking greater independence, varied work and the chance to develop within a successful boutique practice.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a friendly, growing team where your contribution will be valued, 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.