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  • Award-winning firm with a Legal Director named National Practitioner of the Year
  • Broad, high-quality caseload with exposure to HNW and complex estate matters
  • Genuine opportunities to grow your career and develop a specialism

 

This is an exciting opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor with at least 2–3 years’ experience to join a standout team with national recognition for both technical excellence and people-first culture.

Whether you’re looking to step up into a more senior position or grow steadily in a supportive team, this role offers the structure, flexibility, and leadership to help you thrive.

Who we’re looking for

  • Solicitor with 2–3 years+ PQE in Private Client law
  • Confident managing a mixed caseload including taxable and non-taxable estates, wills, LPAs, trusts
  • Experience with HNW clients, tax planning, or trusts is desirable
  • Qualified solicitor or legal executive
  • Background in a regional or high-street firm
  • Someone with an interest in developing a niche and building client relationships
  • Professional, team-oriented and proactive, with strong client care skills

What you’ll be doing

  • Handling a varied caseload independently
  • Delivering high-quality, technically sound advice to clients
  • Getting involved with business development and growing your reputation locally
  • Supporting junior team members and contributing to a collaborative team culture
  • Building out a specialism if desired, with full support from leadership.

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary: Flexible depending on experience
  • Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays + 3 days at Christmas + birthday off
  • Benefits include:
    • Free parking at all offices
    • Healthcare scheme
    • Pension
    • Regular staff socials, annual summer festival
    • Two “life admin” half-days
    • Two non-contractual bonuses per year

Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood

If you’re a private client lawyer looking to join a supportive and well-respected firm that’s winning awards for both its client service and employee culture, get in touch today.

📩 bill.szajna-hopgood@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606

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Key details

Salary

£40,000 - £50,000

Location

  • West Yorkshire

Role type

  • Hybrid working

Contract type

  • Permanent

Practice area

Private Client

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