* Senior-level junior private client role stepping into a clear gap in experience
* Established Yorkshire firm with long-term stability and flexible working hours
* Autonomous role handling a full private client caseload with minimal supervision
This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join a well-established Yorkshire firm and step into a clear seniority gap within the private client team.
The role is ideal for someone who is confident running a full private client caseload independently and wants to be a dependable, senior presence without the pressure of heading a department or building a team. There’s plenty of work, a genuine need for experience within the team, and the chance to become a trusted figure for both clients and colleagues.
You’ll benefit from flexibility around working hours (including school-friendly arrangements) and the opportunity to discuss home working once you’re fully embedded in the role.
Who we’re looking for
* Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
* 5+ years’ PQE in private client work
* Strong, generalist private client experience across wills, probate, LPAs and estates
* Comfortable managing a full caseload with no hand-holding
* Experience dealing with larger or HNW estates (Desired)
* Confident stepping into a seniority gap within a team
* Approachable, professional and client-focused
What you’ll be doing
* Managing a full private client caseload from instruction to completion
* Advising clients on wills, probate, LPAs and estate administration
* Handling larger and more complex estates where required
* Acting as a reliable, senior day-to-day point of contact for private client matters
* Maintaining strong billing, time recording and financial control on files
* Ensuring compliance with regulatory and accounts requirements
* Supporting stability and continuity within the private client team
* Informally mentoring more junior colleagues as the team develops
* Getting involved in networking and relationship-building where appropriate
Salary & Benefits
* Highly competitive salary
* Senior private client role without HoD or team-building pressure
* Flexible and school-friendly working hours considered
* Full-time preferred; part-time options available
* Long-term stability within an established Yorkshire firm
* Opportunity to become a trusted senior figure in the department
* Values-led culture focused on community, respect, teamwork and approachability
Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood
📩 bill.szajnahopgood@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Bill specialises in senior private client roles across Yorkshire and can talk you through how this opportunity compares to other experienced private client positions across Yorkshire.
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