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At Realm Recruit, we work with private client departments across Manchester, the North West, Yorkshire and the West Midlands, ranging from provincial and rural practices to national full-service law firms.
We recruit for private client positions at all levels, from paralegal to partner, helping develop the careers of private client and contentious probate solicitors and supplying law firms with the right people for their business.
If you’re a private client lawyer pondering your next step or a hiring manager looking to develop your department, contact our specialist legal recruiter in this area, Kelly Reid. Call 03300 245 606 or email kelly.reid@realmrecruit.com.
“Kelly was invaluable in helping me secure my dream NQ role. She was always professional and friendly, and is very knowledgeable of the industry. Kelly is a credit to the world of Private Client and I would have no doubt in recommending her to others. Thank you, Kelly, for all your guidance and wisdom.”
Rebecca Scaturro, Private Client Solicitor
“Kelly has been absolutely brilliant to work with over the last 12 months.
She quickly understood the culture of our firm, and what we were looking for. In a very difficult and passive market she was able to find excellent candidates for us, who have been a brilliant fit into our team and firm. Kelly has recruited 5 team members for us, and we’re going from strength to strength.”
Julie Jewers, Director at Berwins Solicitors
“I have recently worked with Kelly on a difficult role to fill due to a lack of candidates on the market for Private Client. Kelly was really helpful throughout – she listened to what I was looking for and actively applied that to the candidates she was representing so the candidate on paper was perfect and in person even more so! She is responsive and works hard to understand the role and our ‘ideal’. It is a refreshing and reassuring approach. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her services!”
Sarah Louise Walker, Head of WTTP Birmingham, Weightmans
“Kelly was professional, efficient and supportive throughout. She enabled me to achieve three interviews and the perfect position. I would highly recommend her.”
Lucy Fowler, Private Client Solicitor
“Kelly’s help was invaluable in expanding my team. She was accommodating and incredibly helpful. I am very happy to recommend her.”
Michelle Wightman, Private Client Partner, Keeble Hawson
Consultant - Private Client, West Midlands
If you're looking to take your next step in private client, Jen is ready to help you.
“I am an Associate Director at Realm with more than fifteen years legal recruitment experience and am well-connected in the North West and Yorkshire
I specialise in the recruitment of private client positions, including wills & probate lawyers, Court of Protection solicitors and trusts lawyers.”
Our narrow but deep focus allows us to get to know the private client lawyers and law firms we work with properly. Here’s why our specialist approach will benefit you in your job search...
We'll explain not only who is actively recruiting within private client, but also who’s looking to grow and the salaries and benefits on offer.
Because we’re ultra-niche, we have access to exciting opportunities that might not be advertised.
Our understanding of the private client market enables us to offer you fair and honest advice.
Kelly's knowledge of the private client market on a local and national level was invaluable. She was approachable and open throughout the process and I would happily recommend Kelly to anyone considering their next career move.
Helen Gott
Senior Associate
Kelly has been absolutely brilliant to work with over the last 12 months. She quickly understood the culture of our firm, and what we were looking for. In a very difficult and passive market she was able to find excellent candidates for us, who have been a brilliant fit into our team and firm. Kelly has recruited 5 team members for us, and we're going from strength to strength.
Julie Jewers
Specialist Wills, Estate Planning, Trusts, Asset Protection & Probate Solicitor
I can't thank Kelly enough for all her help and support in getting me my new role. I was at somewhat of a crossroads and looking to make a bit of a non-conventional move by swapping specialisms which is difficult enough on its own never mind during a global pandemic. Kelly really took the time to find out what I wanted from my next role and helped find firms which matched that. She knows the private client industry exceptionally well and truly is excellent at her job. she was prompt with her feedback and so helpful during the entire process from CV to interview and negotiation of terms. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending her to any firms or solicitors looking for their next employee or next role. Thanks again Kelly!
Jade Atkinson
Private Client Solicitor
We turned to Kelly when we were looking for a Head of our Private Client department. She took the time to understand our business and culture and quickly provided several very credible candidates for a role for which we had been finding it difficult to find the right person. We found a fantastic solicitor with great skills and who fits our ethos very well. Kelly supported us throughout and I highly recommend her.
Chris Gawne
Director at Price Slater Gawne Solicitors
Kelly was personable, knowledgable and proactive. She put my mind at ease on the recruitment process and managed to match me for a new position on my first interview! I would certainly recommend Kelly to anyone seeking a private client position.
Frances Brickwood
Private Client Solicitor
If you’re thinking of making a move, take a look at our private client jobs.
£28,000 - £48,000
Permanent£60,000 - £70,000
Permanent£50,000 - £60,000
Permanent£80,000 - £95,000
Permanent£70,000 - £85,000
Permanent£42,000 - £50,000
PermanentWe’re passionate about partnering with private client lawyers throughout their careers to get them to where they want to be. That’s why our specialist consultants are here for you even when you aren’t looking for a new opportunity.
We’re here for you whenever you’re looking for valuable career advice – maybe you’d like to benchmark your salary against the rest of the market, or you want to ace your upcoming appraisal. Whatever you need help with, we’re here to equip you with the knowledge to progress your career.
Featuring interesting and insightful content from Realm, including practice-area specific industry insights, interviews with lawyers and tips and advice to help you in your career.
At the end of last month, I was invited by Women in Wills to speak at their October webinar: Realising Board Potential . Joining Fiona Hathorn, CEO of Women on Boards UK, I shared my knowledge and experience as a private...
In this edition of Realm Talks To...our private client specialist Kelly spoke to Tasnim Khalid, Managing Director of Private Client Solicitors. During their conversation, Tasnim gave an insight into her post-lockdown plans, shared with us her favourite book and explained...
In this instalment of Realm Talks To, Associate Director Kelly Reid chatted with Francesca Rigby, Head of Private Client and Court of Protection at Bromleys Solicitors. During their conversation, Francesca described her morning routine, explained what’s in store for the...
In this edition of Realm Talks To...our Private Client recruitment specialist, Kelly , spoke to Liz Hughes, Director and Head of Court of Protection at Hugh Jones Solicitors. During their conversation, Liz gave us an insight into why she decided to...
Private Client has long been one of the narrower, and perhaps less alluring legal practice areas, with many solicitors favouring the high salaries and prestige that typically come with more commercial specialisms. However, things are changing. Not only are the...
Our latest guest interview is with Laura Bywater, who has recently joined Price Slater Gawne as the Head of their Private Client team. We asked Laura all about her new role, why she specialised in private client and who she’d...
