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1. Shape and rebuild the York private client offering
2. Enjoy autonomy, flexibility and a strong support network
3. Opportunity to progress to Partner or build on existing status
A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Senior Associate or Partner to join a highly respected firm and take ownership of its private client offering in York.
Following the departure of the previous senior solicitor, the team is seeking a confident and capable lawyer to take the reins, manage an existing caseload, and re-establish the firm’s York presence as part of a wider, collaborative team.
You’ll handle a broad private client caseload, including wills, LPAs, trusts, and both pre- and post-death work. You’ll be well-supported by colleagues in Sheffield and Leeds, but have the autonomy to run your own day-to-day operations and ultimately shape how the department grows in York. There is already a strong pipeline of work and a will bank in place, with plans to recruit further once a senior hire is embedded.
Who we’re looking for
4. A private client solicitor with 6+ years’ PQE
5. Able to manage a caseload independently and confidently
6. Technically strong across wills, LPAs, trusts, and estate administration
7. Comfortable working autonomously while liaising remotely with colleagues in other offices
8. Collaborative and proactive, with an interest in helping to rebuild and grow a regional office
What you’ll be doing
9. Taking over an existing York-based caseload and building on it
10. Managing a variety of private client work including wills, LPAs, trusts, and complex pre/post-death matters
11. Liaising with the wider private client team based in Leeds and Sheffield for support
12. Representing and rebuilding the firm’s presence in York, with autonomy to shape the local strategy
13. Playing a key role in the long-term growth of the team, including mentoring future hires
Salary & Benefits
14. Up to £75,000 depending on experience and level
15. Flexible and hybrid working supported – 2 days from home, compressed hours, or part-time all considered
16. A clear progression route to Partner, or continuation at Partner level for the right individual
17. Collaborative, non-hierarchical culture with a focus on autonomy and trust
18. Employee-owned structure providing additional job security and long-term stability
Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood
📩 bill.szajna-hopgood@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606