Private Client Principal Solicitor
Hot Job
- Principal Associate role advising high-net-worth and entrepreneurial clients
- Clear pathway to partnership with autonomy to grow the Leeds private client offering
- Hybrid working with a senior-level salary and comprehensive benefits package
This is a senior opportunity for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to step into an established Leeds-based client base within a highly regarded national private client team.
The role has arisen following the relocation of a senior colleague, meaning there is already high-quality work in place. You’ll take ownership of existing Leeds matters, ensure continuity for clients, and play a key role in strengthening and expanding the private client presence locally.
You’ll handle complex, high-value private client work while working closely with senior colleagues across the national team. For the right person, this role offers genuine long-term progression, with a clear and realistic route to full partnership and the opportunity to shape the future of the Leeds practice.
Who we’re looking for
- Senior Private Client solicitor, typically operating at Principal Associate / Senior Associate level
- Strong experience advising HNW individuals, business owners and families
- Proven background in estate planning, trusts, wills and succession planning
- Comfortable managing complex matters independently
- Confident building and maintaining long-term client relationships
- Able to contribute to business development and referral relationships
- Commercially aware, credible, and professional in front of clients
- Collaborative mindset, with an interest in mentoring and supporting junior colleagues
- Ambitious with a long-term view toward partnership
What you’ll be doing
- Taking ownership of existing Leeds-based private client work
- Managing a caseload of high-value and complex private client matters
- Advising on estate and succession planning for HNW individuals and families
- Handling trusts, wills, probate and complex estate administration
- Advising business owners and entrepreneurs on asset and succession structures
- Building and maintaining strong client and intermediary relationships
- Supporting and mentoring junior team members locally
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider national private client team
- Contributing to the continued growth of the Leeds private client offering
Salary & Benefits
- Hybrid working with up to 3 days working from home
- Part-time working considered
- Generous holiday allowance
- Private healthcare
- Pension and life assurance
- Income protection
- Technology and cycle-to-work schemes
- Inclusive, supportive culture with strong national backing
- Clear and supported route to full equity partnership
Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood
📩 bill.szajnahopgood@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Bill specialises in senior private client and partnership-track roles across Yorkshire and can provide a clear comparison with other Principal Associate and partnership opportunities across Yorkshire.
Key details
Salary
£65,000 - £75,000
Location
- West Yorkshire
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Private Client
Job ref
V-55373-8
Specialist for Private Client, Court of Protection and Contentious Probate lawyers in Yorkshire.
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