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Private Client Senior Associate/Partner

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  • Join one of North Yorkshire’s largest and most respected Private Client teams
  • Flexible and hybrid working with two days from home and core hours
  • Opportunity to shape the department and step into leadership

 

Are you an experienced Private Client Solicitor ready to take your next step into a leadership role, or already operating at Senior Associate or Partner level?

This is a standout opportunity to join a highly regarded Legal 500-ranked Private Client team based in York. With an outstanding reputation across the region and a loyal client base built on repeat business and referrals, the firm is now seeking a Senior Associate or Partner to manage a varied caseload and play a key role in mentoring the wider team.

The work is rewarding and diverse, spanning estate planning, HNW will drafting, trust administration, powers of attorney, non-contentious probate and Inheritance Act claims. You’ll also have the chance to make your mark strategically, working closely with the department head on business development and departmental growth.

Who we’re looking for

  • Ideally 10+ years’ Private Client experience with strong technical ability
  • Background advising on complex and high-value matters (but we’re open to those with focused experience too)
  • Experience at Senior Associate or Partner level, or ready to step up
  • Proven track record of excellent client care and relationship building
  • Confident with business development and mentoring

Salary & Benefits

  • 2 days from home per week
  • Flexible working hours and core hours policy
  • 26–28 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service
  • Day off on your birthday
  • Pension scheme, life cover, enhanced maternity/paternity pay
  • Health cash plan, cycle to work scheme, staff discounts
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Clear career development and progression framework
  • Genuinely friendly, down-to-earth team with a great social scene

Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood

If you’re looking to join a team where your contribution matters and where you’ll have space to lead and grow, contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood at bill.szajnahopgood@realmrecruit.com or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.

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Key details

Salary

£60,000 - £75,000

Location

  • North Yorkshire

Role type

  • Hybrid working

Contract type

  • Permanent

Practice area

Private Client

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