Private Client Principal Associate Solicitor
Hot Job
- Step into an established HNW caseload within a national team
- Shape the growth of the Leeds Private Client presence
- Enjoy autonomy, flexibility, and a clear route to full partnership
A rare opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Principal Associate or Partner-level solicitor to join one of the UK’s most respected law firms, taking over a busy Leeds-based caseload from a departing senior lawyer.
This role offers the chance to lead on high-value matters, collaborate nationally, and help grow the firm’s local footprint, all while working flexibly and being part of a supportive, people-first team.
Who we’re looking for
- Extensive experience handling complex and high-value private client work
- Strong technical background in estate planning, wills, trusts, and probate
- Proven track record of working with HNW individuals and business owners
- Able to manage own caseload and mentor junior lawyers
- Excellent relationship-building and client development skills
- Operates confidently and credibly at Principal Associate or Partner level
- Collaborative, ambitious, and commercially minded
What you’ll be doing
- Taking ownership of existing Leeds-based matters following a senior handover
- Advising HNW clients on complex estates, succession, tax, trusts, and cross-border planning
- Leading and mentoring junior colleagues in Leeds, supporting their development
- Contributing to wider business development efforts and building referral networks
- Collaborating with the national private client team to share knowledge and support
- Playing a key role in growing the firm’s local private client presence
Salary & Benefits
- Highly competitive salary
- Bonus opportunities linked to performance and contribution
- Hybrid working: 2 days in the office, 3 days from home
- 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Private medical insurance, life cover, and income protection
- Generous pension and tech/cycle-to-work schemes
- Award-winning benefits platform with flexible options
- Inclusive, down-to-earth national team with high employee retention
- Top Employer certified for 18 years and counting
This is an exciting senior opportunity for someone looking to make a real impact in Leeds while enjoying the support and infrastructure of a truly collaborative national firm.
Interested in growing the Leeds private client presence at a leading national firm?
Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood
📩 bill.szajnahopgood@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Key details
Salary
£80,000 - £100,000
Location
- West Yorkshire
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Private Client
Job ref
V-55373
Specialist for Private Client, Court of Protection and Contentious Probate lawyers in Yorkshire.
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