This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to step into a Head of Department role within a long-established Yorkshire law firm.
The firm has recently achieved Legal 500 recognition for its Private Client work and is now looking for a senior lawyer who can take the department to the next stage of its development. The successful candidate will play a key role in building the York presence, strengthening relationships with business owners and professional advisers, and shaping the future direction of the team.
This role would suit someone entrepreneurial who enjoys developing relationships, growing a department and mentoring junior lawyers while maintaining their own caseload.
Who we’re looking for
What you’ll be doing
During your first six months, you’ll focus on embedding yourself within the firm, building relationships with colleagues and clients, and assessing opportunities for growth. Over time, you’ll play a central role in shaping the department and establishing a strong reputation in the York market.
Salary & Benefits
This is an opportunity to join a highly respected Yorkshire firm with a collaborative “one firm” culture, strong internal referral opportunities and a long history of advising business owners, agricultural clients and private individuals.
For the right candidate, this role offers genuine autonomy to build and lead a department while shaping the future of the firm’s private client offering.
Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood
📩 bill.szajnahopgood@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Bill specialises in private client and Court of Protection recruitment across Yorkshire and can offer a confidential discussion about how this opportunity compares with others in the market.