Part-time Private Client Solicitor

Realm Recruit; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading law firm in North Yorkshire seeks an experienced Private Client Lawyer. This role offers the chance to manage a full caseload of Wills, Probate, Trusts, and LPAs while enjoying hybrid working and a supportive culture. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, strong communication skills, and is motivated to build client relationships. This position provides a clear pathway to partnership within a highly respected team known for high-quality work and exceptional client service.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Additional holiday benefits

Strong mentoring from partners

Qualifications

• 5+ PQE Part-time Private Client Solicitor.
• Experience running a full Wills, Probate, Trusts and LPAs caseload.
• Court of Protection experience (strongly preferred).
• Background in a reputable regional, national or strong high-street firm.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full private client caseload autonomously.
• Draft Wills, Trusts and LPAs.
• Handle estate administration and probate.
• Provide exceptional client service across a varied HNW client base.
• Build strong relationships with clients and referrers.

Skills

Strong communication and client-care skills

Excellent financial discipline and time-recording habits

Empathetic and collaborative personality

Proactive and comfortable working independently

Education

STEP qualification

Job description

• Become the lead Private Client lawyer in North Yorkshire for a Legal 500 & Chambers HNW-ranked team
• Work with high-quality clients in one of Yorkshire’s most affluent catchment areas
• Clear, genuine pathway to partnership with hybrid working and a people-first culture

This is a rare opportunity to join one of Yorkshire’s most respected regional private client teams and become the key senior fee earner in North Yorkshire.

You’ll be joining a down-to-earth, supportive organisation with a genuine “happy lawyers are better lawyers” ethos.

Hybrid working, wellbeing investment and a non-hierarchical culture sit alongside high-quality work and real career headroom.

Who we’re looking for

• 5+ PQE Part-time Private Client Solicitor
• Experience running a full Wills, Probate, Trusts and LPAs caseload
• Court of Protection experience (strongly preferred)
• STEP qualification (desired)
• Strong communication and client-care skills
• Excellent financial discipline and time-recording habits
• Down-to-earth, empathetic, and collaborative personality
• Ambitious, proactive and comfortable working independently
• Background in a reputable regional, national or strong high-street firm

What you’ll be doing

• Manage a full private client caseload autonomously
• Draft Wills, Trusts and LPAs
• Handle estate administration and probate
• Maintain high standards of compliance, confidentiality and financial control
• Provide exceptional client service across a varied HNW client base
• Build strong relationships with clients and referrers
• Contribute to team development and departmental growth
• Participate in ongoing learning, development and training opportunities

Salary & Benefits

• Legal 500 & Chambers HNW-ranked team
• Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023
• High-quality work with affluent client base
• Clear path to partnership
• Hybrid working: 1–2 days WFH per week
• Part-time considered
• Strong mentoring from highly respected partners
• Flexible working to help avoid traffic
• Additional holiday benefits and wellbeing initiatives
• No pressure to do BD (though welcome if you enjoy it)

Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood

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📞 03300 245 606

Bill specialises in recruiting private client lawyers across Yorkshire and can talk you through whether this senior, high-quality role in Ilkley is the right next step in your career.