Private Client Associate/Senior Associate

Realm Recruit; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité unique pour un Associate ou Senior Associate de rejoindre une équipe privée classée Tier 1 dans le Legal 500, offrant un environnement collaboratif et un soutien direct des leaders du secteur. Vous serez impliqué dans des affaires d'envergure pour des clients avec des besoins complexes en matière de planification successorale, de fiducies et d'actifs commerciaux.

Benefits

Horaires de travail flexibles

Plan de bonus

25 jours de congés + jours fériés

Stationnement gratuit au niveau Associate

Possibilités d'évolution vers Directeur juridique ou Associé

Soutien STEP et participation à des groupes d'intérêt national

Meilleur lieu de travail selon le Sunday Times

Qualifications

• Solicitor privé avec 4-8 ans d'expérience.
• Fort en gestion d'affaires complexes, préférence pour les actifs commerciaux.
• Approche collaborative avec de solides compétences en communication.

Responsibilities

• Gérer des affaires privées complexes pour des particuliers riches et des propriétaires d'entreprises.
• Participer à des projets de planification successorale, de fiducies et de préservation de la richesse.

Skills

Gestion de cas complexes

Planification successorale

Communication

Education

4–8 ans d'expérience en tant que solicitor

Job description

• Join one of the UK’s fastest-growing private client teams, backed by national leadership and vision
• Carve out your niche—whether that’s cross-border, business owner wealth, or complex estates
• Enjoy flexible working, top-of-market salary and direct support from senior leaders

This is a standout opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate to join a Tier 1 Legal 500-ranked private client team with national ambition and an established track record of delivering expert advice across wills, estates, trusts and tax planning.

The department is headed up by a former Chair of STEP Yorkshire, who has a clear vision for growth. Having built the Leeds team from the ground up, Andrea is now leading the team’s expansion across the country—and wants ambitious solicitors who are ready to specialise, grow, and work with some of the best private client lawyers in the market.

You’ll join a collaborative, supportive environment and be encouraged to develop your technical expertise and leadership skills while working on high-quality matters for HNW individuals, business owners, and international families.

Who we’re looking for

• Private client solicitor with 4–8 PQE (Associate/Senior Associate level)
• Confident managing complex caseloads including estate planning, trusts and wealth preservation
• Experience with business assets, cross-border estates or complex trust work is highly desirable
• Ambitious and technically strong, with a collaborative approach and strong communication skills

Salary & benefits

• £60,000–£75,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working – typically 1–2 days per week in the office
• Bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking at Associate level
• Career progression to Legal Director or Partner
• STEP support and involvement in national special interest groups
• Flexible working hours
• Sunday Times Best Place to Work employer

Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood
If you’re a private client associate or senior associate looking to take the next step with one of the UK’s most ambitious private client teams, contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood [e-mail] call03300 245 606for a confidential chat.