Private Client Consultant

Realm Recruit; Leeds; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern consultancy firm in Leeds is seeking a Private Client Solicitor. In this role, you will have full autonomy over your practice, keeping 75% of your billings and the freedom to work remotely or from the office. Ideal candidates will have experience in wills and estate planning, possess an entrepreneurial mindset, and be able to manage their own caseload autonomously. This opportunity offers a unique approach to practice without rigid targets or politics.

Benefits

Keep 75%+ of billings

Work flexibility

Equity options available

No set targets

Qualifications

• Solid experience in wills, trusts, probate, and estate administration.
• Ability to run matters fully autonomously.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to win work or grow a client following.

Responsibilities

• Running your own caseload of private client work from simple wills to complex estate planning.
• Setting your own fees and charging structure.
• Building and developing your client base with full freedom to market yourself.

Skills

Wills expertise

Trusts expertise

Probate expertise

Estate administration expertise

Entrepreneurial mindset

Collaboration skills

Education

Solicitor or Legal Executive

STEP qualified or working towards

Job description

Overview

Build your own practice with the backing of a modern consultancy model. Full autonomy over clients, fees, and hours, with 75%+ of billings kept. Work when, where, and how you want with no egos, no targets, no politics.

We’re looking for a Private Client Solicitor to join a consultancy firm with a different way of working. Here, you’ll have the freedom to take charge of your own practice while benefiting from the support of a like-minded community of senior lawyers. This is a fantastic opportunity if you’re looking to escape rigid billing targets, politics, or unnecessary processes, and instead build a rewarding practice on your own terms.

Who we’re looking for

• Solicitor or Legal Executive with solid experience in wills, trusts, probate, and estate administration
• Able to run matters fully autonomously
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to win work or grow a client following
• Collaborative approach — willing to share ideas and refer/receive work
• STEP qualified or working towards

What you’ll be doing

• Running your own caseload of private client work — from simple wills and LPAs to complex estate planning
• Setting your own fees and charging structure
• Building and developing your client base with full freedom to market yourself
• Collaborating with fellow consultants where cases require additional expertise
• Making use of support services (compliance, AML, file opening, onboarding) as and when you need them

Salary & Benefits

• Fee share: Keep 75% of what you bill (rising up to 90% at higher billing levels)
• Referrals: Earn 15% for work referred on to other departments
• Hours: Complete autonomy — no targets, bill as much or as little as you want
• Flexibility: Work fully remotely, or use the Leeds office hub with free parking and client meeting space
• Holiday: Set your own schedule — you decide when and how much time to take off
• Progression: Build your own mini-practice within the wider firm if you wish
• Equity options: Growth shares and preference shares available, giving you the chance to have a real stake in the firm

Contact

Bill Szajna-Hopgood

Call 03300 245 606 or email [e-mail] to find out more or apply confidentially.