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  • Sunday Times Best Law Firms to work for 2024
  • Tier 1 Legal 500 team in the North West
  • Top of the market salary
  • A chance to build and lead a team from scratch

 

We are thrilled to represent an award-winning law firm, seeking a dedicated and experienced Private Client Partner to spearhead their team in Leeds. This firm, recognised as the UK’s Best Law Firm according to the latest Best Companies league tables, is keen to become a key operative in the Leeds/Yorkshire market.

As a Private Client Partner, you will have the unique opportunity to build and shape a team from the ground up, becoming the face of the firm’s prestigious Private Client operation in Leeds. Offering a top-of-market salary, room to make significant impact and the scope to work your way, this opportunity presents an unrivalled platform to elevate your legal career.

As the Private Client Partner, your role will be diverse and encompass both business development/networking and overseeing the growth of the department. You may also be handling fee earning and doing the actual work.

The successful candidate will be a highly-experienced Private Client Solicitor, who ideally brings with them a robust established client base, a proven track record in business development and the ability to recruit and manage a team.

The firm is committed to forging paths in progressive client service, sustainable practices, and innovative thinking. They were the first law firm outside London to become a B-Corp, demonstrating their commitment to social and environmental performance and accountability. In 2024, they were proudly listed in the Sunday Times Best Law Firms to work for.

If you’re inspired by the opportunity to steer your career in a progressive, supportive, and dynamic environment, we warmly encourage you to apply.

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If this sounds like the job for you, you can apply via this website by clicking ‘Apply’.

Alternatively, contact Bill Szajna Hopgood at Realm Recruit to learn more about this opportunity or register your interest.

Bill is an Associate Consultant at Realm and specialises in the recruitment of private client, Court of Protection and contentious probate lawyers. Working with departments across Yorkshire, he recruits for private client roles at all levels, from paralegal to partner. If you’re a private client solicitor looking to make a move, Bill can help you find the right role.

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Key details

Salary

£75,000 - £85,000

Location

  • West Yorkshire

Role type

  • Hybrid working

Contract type

  • Permanent

Practice area

Private Client

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Bill-Szajna-Hopgood
Bill Szajna-Hopgood

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Specialist for private client, Court of Protection and contentious probate lawyers in Yorkshire.

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