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1. Join a Legal 500 firm with one of North Yorkshire’s best-regarded Private Client teams
2. Handle complex, high-value estates for HNW individuals
3. £60,000–£70,000 | Clear route to Associate Director | 2 days working from home
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to step into a high-responsibility role at a respected firm in Harrogate. The position has opened following the departure of a longstanding senior figure, and you’ll be 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 play a key role in the continued success and expansion of this award-winning team.
Who we’re looking for
4. Qualified Private Client Solicitor – 7+ years PQE
5. Significant experience handling complex wills, trusts, probate and tax planning for HNW clients
6. Previous experience acting as second-in-command or mentoring team members
7. Confidence to take on leadership responsibility in due course
8. Strong communication and client relationship-building skills
9. Personable, ambitious and a team player
10. Background in Legal 500 or similar quality practice
What you’ll be doing
11. Running a high-quality caseload of private client work, including multi-million-pound estates
12. Supporting the Director as the department’s number two
13. Taking ownership of complex, sensitive matters from day one
14. Collaborating with a friendly, high-performing team
15. Contributing to the future growth and stability of the department
16. Over time, developing into a leadership position with a route to Associate Director
Salary & Benefits
17. Salary: £60,000–£70,000 (DOE)
18. Work setup: Primarily based in Harrogate, with the option to spend some days in York or Leeds
19. WFH: Up to 2 days per week
20. Flexibility: Minimum 4 days per week considered
21. Progression: Clear path from Senior Associate to Associate Director Proven internal progression (e.g. current Director joined as Senior Associate)
22. Firm: Legal 500-ranked, Chambers High Net Worth recognised
23. Culture: Genuinely flexible and family-friendly Supportive of career development 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.