Private Client Solicitor
- A rare opportunity to be mentored by a partner, gaining exposure to high-net-worth private client work.
- Join a Legal 500-ranked private client team with a strong reputation and a solid client base.
- Flexible working available, including 1-2 days from home and adaptable working hours.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a junior private client solicitor or fee earner to develop their career within a highly regarded team.
The firm is investing heavily in its private client department, with a fresh leadership approach focused on growth, high-quality work, and career development. This role offers the chance to work closely with a partner with an outstanding reputation, gaining exposure to wealthy clients, complex estates, and the opportunity to specialise in specific areas of private client law.
If you’re hungry to learn, keen to grow, and want to be part of a team on the rise, this could be the perfect fit.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a solicitor or fee earner with:
- Essential: Some experience in private client law (wills, probate, LPAs, trusts, or estate administration).
- Essential: A strong desire to develop their skills and specialise in a particular area of private client work.
- Essential: Strong client care and communication skills.
- Desirable: Experience handling probate cases (but candidates with a focus on wills and LPAs will also be considered).
- Desirable: Someone looking for mentorship and career progression under an experienced partner.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: Competitive salaries across the board.
- Flexible working: 1-2 days from home, plus flexible working hours to avoid peak traffic.
- Progression & mentoring: Work closely with a partner who is keen to develop and support the right person.
- High-quality work: Opportunity to focus and specialise in a particular area of private client law, with exposure to Court of Protection work if desired.
- A well-established team: Legal 500-ranked private client team with strong recognition in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide.
- Work-life balance: A supportive culture that values career growth while maintaining a flexible and friendly working environment.
Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood
If you’re looking for a rare opportunity to be mentored, develop your expertise, and grow within a respected private client team, get in touch with Bill Szajna-Hopgood at Realm Recruit. Email bill.szajnahopgood@realmrecruit.com or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.
Key details
Salary
£38,000 - £48,000
Location
- North Yorkshire
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Private Client
Job ref
V-41291
Specialist for private client, Court of Protection and contentious probate lawyers in Yorkshire.
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