Private Client Solicitor

• Join a busy, supportive private client team with mentoring opportunities
• Take on a full caseload and grow into a leadership role
• Competitive salary + generous benefits + hybrid flexibility

We’re looking for a Private Client Solicitor to join a well-established team in Wakefield. With plenty of work ready to go, this is a fantastic opportunity to step into a role with significant responsibility, supervision opportunities, and a clear progression path.

You’ll support and mentor junior solicitors and trainees, while running your own varied caseload of wills, probate, trusts, estate planning, and LPAs. 

Within two years, you’ll be a key part of the team’s leadership and growth.

Who we’re looking for

• Qualified Solicitor with 3–5 years’ PQE in private client work
• Strong experience across wills, probate, trusts, and estate planning
• Confident in managing a full caseload independently
• Supervision or mentoring experience
• Supportive, approachable team-player with leadership potential
• Flexible and confident, with strong client-care skills

What you’ll be doing

• Running a busy caseload of private client matters independently
• Supervising and mentoring junior solicitors and trainees
• Advising clients on wills, probate, trusts, LPAs, and tax planning
• Contributing to business development and client growth
• Playing an active role in the stability and future expansion of the team

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: Market rate, dependent on experience
• Hybrid: Up to 2 days WFH per week
• Holiday: 26 days rising to 31, plus bank holidays
• Flexible start/finish times
• Free parking
• Employee healthcare plan (dentist, optician, contributory)
• Group Life Assurance & pension scheme
• Contractual sick pay
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Part-time considered

📩 Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood

Call 03300 245 606 or email bill.szajnahopgood@realmrecruit.com to find out more or apply confidentially.