10+ PQE - Private Client Solicitor - Huddersfield

QED Legal; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Generous holiday entitlement

Clear progression

Supportive culture

High-quality work

Job summary

QED Legal is assisting a well-established Yorkshire law firm in Huddersfield to recruit a 10+ PQE Private Client Solicitor. You will handle a broad private client caseload with autonomy, mentoring juniors and contributing to business development.

You should be qualified as Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with strong wills, probate, trusts and estate planning expertise, and excellent client care. Hybrid/flexible working and generous holiday are on offer, with clear progression pathways and

Qualifications

• 10+ PQE with private client experience.
• Strong knowledge of wills, probate, trusts and estate planning.
• Excellent client care and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of private client matters including wills, trusts and probate.
• Mentor junior team members and support their development.
• Assist with business development and client relationship growth.
• Advise high-net-worth individuals and families on estate planning.

Skills

Private Client experience

Wills & probate

Relationship management

Education

Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive qualification

Job description

10+ PQE Private Client Solicitor - Huddersfield

A well-established and highly regarded Yorkshire law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Private Client Solicitor to join its growing team in Huddersfield.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Private Client specialist looking to take on a varied and high-quality caseload within a supportive and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will work closely with a loyal client base and play a key role in the continued development of the department.

The Role

You will manage a broad range of private client matters, including:

• Wills and estate planning
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Probate and estate administration
• Trust creation and administration
• Court of Protection matters
• Inheritance Tax and succession planning
• Advising high-net-worth individuals and families

The role offers genuine autonomy, the opportunity to mentor junior team members, and involvement in business development activities.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with significant Private Client experience (10 + PQE needed)
• Strong technical knowledge across wills, probate, trusts and estate planning
• Excellent client care and relationship management skills
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach to business development
• Ability to manage a busy caseload independently

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Clear opportunities for progression
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• High-quality work and established client base

This opportunity would suit an experienced Private Client Solicitor looking to join a respected regional practice that places genuine emphasis on client care, employee wellbeing and long-term career development.