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Private Client Lawyer

Private Client Lawyer

REALM RECRUIT • West Yorkshire
30+ days ago
Salary
£50,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
Job description

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  • Join a growing private client team in Leeds with a clear progression pathway
  • Handle a varied caseload across wills, trusts, probate, LPAs and deputyships
  • Up to £50,000 + strong benefits + supportive, flexible culture

We’re looking for a Private Client Solicitor to join a reputable Leeds-based firm.

You’ll run your own caseload of pre-death and post-death work while developing into a supervisory and leadership position as the team continues to grow.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to high-quality private client matters, receive direct mentoring from an experienced Head of Department, and play a key role in shaping the department’s future.

Who we’re looking for

  • Solicitor with at least 3 years’ PQE in private client law
  • Experience across wills, trusts, probate, LPAs and deputyships
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • Commercially aware and confident running own caseload
  • STEP or SFE membership
  • Marketing/BD experience and contentious probate knowledge
  • Team player, approachable and detail-focused
  • Ambitious, motivated and keen to progress

What you’ll be doing

  • Managing a caseload of private client matters independently
  • Drafting wills, LPAs, and trust documentation
  • Handling estate and deputyship administration
  • Communicating with clients, third parties and colleagues
  • Ensuring compliance with AML, billing and financial policies
  • Supporting juniors and assisting colleagues with complex cases
  • Contributing to BD, marketing and client development activities

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on experience
  • Hours: Full time, with some part-time flexibility considered
  • Location: Leeds – office presence required min. 3 days per week
  • Holiday: Generous allowance plus bank holidays
  • Hybrid working: Some flexibility in start/finish times
  • Progression: Clear pathway into senior solicitor and beyond
  • Other: Supportive mentoring from the Head of Department, chance to build BD skills and supervisory experience, growing team with plenty of quality work

📩 Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood

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

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