Senior Private Client Lawyer
- Award-winning regional firm with a steady stream of HNW and complex work
- Flexible role with scope to shape your responsibilities and progression
- Friendly, collaborative culture with excellent retention and support
Are you an experienced Private Client lawyer looking for a meaningful role with variety, quality, and flexibility?
This is a rare chance to step into a role with flexibility. Whether you’re a technically strong mid-level lawyer ready to take on more responsibility, or a senior practitioner seeking a well-rounded, impactful role with work-life balance, this could be for you.
You’ll support the Head of Department and work with a loyal client base across wills, trusts, estate administration, tax planning and more. You’ll also be part of a friendly and highly collaborative team with a refreshing approach to support and progression.
Who we’re looking for
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in private client law
- Strong technical background in wills, trusts, LPAs, and estate admin
- Comfortable handling complex and high-value estates independently
- Friendly, down-to-earth and collaborative approach
- Experience mentoring or supervising juniors
- STEP or SFE membership
What you’ll be doing
- Manage a varied and interesting caseload of private client work
- Take technical lead on trust and complex estate matters
- Support and deputise for the Head of Department
- Mentor junior colleagues and trainees
- Deliver excellent client service across a loyal, established client base
Salary & benefits
- £40,000–£60,000 DOE
- One day working from home after probation
- Condensed hours and school-time flexibility considered
- Part-time options (3–4 days per week)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Birthday off + 3 additional days over Christmas
- Free parking in Wetherby
- Healthcare scheme
- Support with STEP qualification
- Friendly, stable and supportive team culture
Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood
If you’re a Private Client Solicitor looking for a new challenge in a firm where you’ll be valued and supported, get in touch with Bill Szajna-Hopgood to learn more about this role and apply confidentially.
📩 bill.szajnahopgood@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Key details
Salary
£40,000 - £60,000
Location
- West Yorkshire
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Private Client
Job ref
V-53844
Specialist for Private Client, Court of Protection and Contentious Probate lawyers in Yorkshire.
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