Private Client Associate Solicitor

REALM RECRUIT; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal practice in Leeds seeks a Senior Private Client Solicitor to manage high-value estate matters and client relationships. This role provides genuine long-term progression opportunities, including a clear route to partnership. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with high-net-worth clients, particularly in estate planning and succession matters. The position offers hybrid working, generous benefits, and an inclusive culture. Strong mentoring and business development skills are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Private healthcare

Pension and life assurance

Technology and cycle-to-work schemes

Inclusive culture with strong national backing

Clear route to full equity partnership

Qualifications

• Experience advising high-net-worth individuals, business owners and families.
• Proven background in trusts, wills and succession planning.
• Comfortable managing complex matters independently.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of high-value private client matters.
• Advising on estate and succession planning for clients.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.

Skills

Estate planning

Relationship management

Commercial awareness

Mentorship

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

• Principal Associate role advising high-net-worth and entrepreneurial clients
• Clear pathway to partnership with autonomy to grow the Leeds private client offering
• Hybrid working with a senior-level salary and comprehensive benefits package

This is a senior opportunity for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to step into an established Leeds-based client base within a highly regarded national private client team.

The role has arisen following the relocation of a senior colleague, meaning there is already high-quality work in place. You’ll take ownership of existing Leeds matters, ensure continuity for clients, and play a key role in strengthening and expanding the private client presence locally.

You’ll handle complex, high-value private client work while working closely with senior colleagues across the national team. For the right person, this role offers genuine long-term progression, with a clear and realistic route to full partnership and the opportunity to shape the future of the Leeds practice.

Who we’re looking for

• Senior Private Client solicitor, typically operating at Principal Associate / Senior Associate level
• Strong experience advising HNW individuals, business owners and families
• Proven background in estate planning, trusts, wills and succession planning
• Comfortable managing complex matters independently
• Confident building and maintaining long-term client relationships
• Able to contribute to business development and referral relationships
• Commercially aware, credible, and professional in front of clients
• Collaborative mindset, with an interest in mentoring and supporting junior colleagues
• Ambitious with a long-term view toward partnership

What you’ll be doing

• Taking ownership of existing Leeds-based private client work
• Managing a caseload of high-value and complex private client matters
• Advising on estate and succession planning for HNW individuals and families
• Handling trusts, wills, probate and complex estate administration
• Advising business owners and entrepreneurs on asset and succession structures
• Building and maintaining strong client and intermediary relationships
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members locally
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider national private client team
• Contributing to the continued growth of the Leeds private client offering

Salary & Benefits

• Hybrid working with up to 3 days working from home
• Part-time working considered
• Generous holiday allowance
• Private healthcare
• Pension and life assurance
• Income protection
• Technology and cycle-to-work schemes
• Inclusive, supportive culture with strong national backing
• Clear and supported route to full equity partnership

Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood

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📞 03300 245 606

Bill specialises in senior private client and partnership-track roles across Yorkshire and can provide a clear comparison with other Principal Associate and partnership opportunities across Yorkshire.