Job Description Private Client Solicitor Location : Yorkshire (York, Wetherby, Malton) Salary : £40,000-£70,000 Extensive Benefits Experience required : NQ-5 Years PQE J oin a prestigious Yorkshire law firm with over 200 years of legal excellence, serving individuals and families throughout Yorkshire and beyond. Our client, a CQS-accredited firm with a strong reputation for comprehensive private client services, is seeking an ambitious Private Client Solicitor to provide expert guidance in wills, trusts, estate planning, and elderly client care. About the Role As a Private Client Solicitor, you'll manage a diverse range of personal legal matters, offering strategic advice to individuals and families on their most important life and legacy planning. Your key responsibilities will include: Private Client Case Management: Handling various private client matters: Wills and estate planning Lasting powers of attorney Probate and estate administration Trusts and inheritance tax planning Court of Protection applications Elderly client care and asset protection Conducting comprehensive legal assessments Preparing detailed estate planning strategies Drafting complex legal documentation Managing case progression and client needs Client Support and Relationship Management: Providing clear, compassionate legal advice Maintaining sensitive client communication Managing client expectations Supporting clients through complex personal legal matters Offering pragmatic solutions for family asset protection Financial and Tax Planning: Advising on inheritance tax strategies Developing comprehensive estate plans Protecting vulnerable clients' interests Navigating complex family financial arrangements Ensuring tax-efficient wealth transfer Professional Development and Teamwork: Collaborating with colleagues across departments Supporting junior team members Participating in continuous learning Contributing to departmental strategy Maintaining high professional standards What We're Looking For Essential Requirements: Qualified Solicitor with: Newly Qualified (NQ) status, or Up to 5 years' post-qualification experience Strong academic background in private client law Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills Empathetic and supportive approach Ability to manage complex, sensitive cases Proficiency in: Estate planning Wills and trusts Probate administration Tax planning strategies Understanding of elderly client care Strong attention to detail Commercially aware approach to personal legal services Desirable: Additional private client law qualifications Experience in complex estate planning Knowledge of tax and financial planning Understanding of Court of Protection processes Experience with vulnerable client support Exceptional Benefits Package Financial Rewards: Competitive salary (£40,000-£70,000 dependent on experience) Performance-related bonus potential Comprehensive pension scheme Professional Development: Comprehensive induction programme Mentoring from experienced private client specialists Continuous learning opportunities Support for professional qualifications Clear career progression pathways Firm Benefits: CQS-accredited firm Over 200 years of legal heritage Multiple office locations across Yorkshire Supportive, collaborative working environment Opportunities for specialisation Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements Hybrid working options Generous annual leave Family-friendly policies Wellbeing support programmes Location & Working Arrangements Based: Modern York City Centre office Working Pattern: Full-time Hybrid Working: Supported with flexible arrangements About Our Client Our client is a well-established Yorkshire law firm committed to delivering exceptional legal services with a personal touch. With over 200 years of legal expertise, they serve individuals and families throughout Yorkshire and beyond. Core Values: Personalized legal support Client-focused approach Compassionate guidance Continuous improvement Protecting client interests Ready to Take the Next Step? If you're an ambitious Private Client Solicitor looking to start or develop your career in a supportive, empathetic environment, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact: Lee Hawthorne-Finch 0333 996 2882 or lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com