Overview
Join a Legal 500 firm with one of North Yorkshire’s best-regarded Private Client teams. Harrogate-based opportunity for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to step into a high-responsibility role following the departure of a longstanding senior figure, acting as the right-hand to the new Director of the department.
This is a rare chance to take on an established caseload of high-net-worth estates, with values often reaching £10–£20 million, and to play a key role in the continued success and expansion of this award-winning team.
Responsibilities
* Running a high-quality caseload of private client work, including multi-million-pound estates
* Supporting the Director as the department’s number two
* Taking ownership of complex, sensitive matters from day one
* Collaborating with a friendly, high-performing team
* Contributing to the future growth and stability of the department
* Over time, developing into a leadership position with a route to Associate Director
Qualifications
* Qualified Private Client Solicitor – 7+ years PQE
* Significant experience handling complex wills, trusts, probate and tax planning for HNW clients
* Previous experience acting as second-in-command or mentoring team members
* Confidence to take on leadership responsibility in due course
* Strong communication and client relationship-building skills
* Personable, ambitious and a team player
* Background in Legal 500 or similar quality practice
Salary & Benefits
* Salary: £60,000–£70,000 (DOE)
* Work setup: Primarily based in Harrogate, with the option to spend some days in York or Leeds
* WFH: Up to 2 days per week
* Flexibility: Minimum 4 days per week considered
* Progression:
o Clear path from Senior Associate to Associate Director
o Proven internal progression (e.g. current Director joined as Senior Associate)
* Firm: Legal 500-ranked, Chambers High Net Worth recognised
* Culture:
o Genuinely flexible and family-friendly
o Supportive of career development
o Positive, collaborative and down-to-earth environment
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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