Private Client Fee Earner/Lawyer

Yolk Recruitment; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Enhanced pension

Bonus structure

Free parking

Supportive culture

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment is partnering with a long-standing North Somerset firm to appoint a Private Client Solicitor. Located in North Somerset with hybrid and flexible working.

You will handle wills, probate, lasting powers of attorney and trusts within a supportive, autonomous team, with a client-focused culture and the freedom to manage matters end-to-end. If you value quality work over volume, this role offers the chance to shape the practice, grow a team around you and enjoy a generous bonus

Responsibilities

• Wills & estate planning
• Probate & estate administration
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Trusts

Job description

Opportunity: Private Client Solicitor

Location: North Somerset (Hybrid and Flexible Working)

Salary: Up to £65,000 + Bonus

If you're a Private Client Solicitor looking for something that genuinely fits around your life, not the other way round, this is worth a conversation.

We're working with a long-standing, well-regarded firm with deep roots in its local community and a loyal, established client base. This isn't a volume-driven environment. It's about quality work, trusted relationships and having the time and autonomy to do things properly.

The Opportunity

This is not a "one size fits all" hire.

• Want to focus purely on fee-earning and enjoy high-quality private client work, or
• Are looking to step up, influence direction and grow a team around you…the firm is open to building the role around you.

You’ll work alongside an experienced and supportive Partner who is genuinely collaborative - someone you can learn from, bounce ideas off and develop with. There's no rigid hierarchy or corporate red tape here - just a team that values trust, autonomy and doing right by their clients.

The Work

A broad and high-quality private client caseload, including:

• Wills & estate planning
• Probate & estate administration
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Trusts

The client base is long-standing and relationship-driven, meaning you'll be working with people who value continuity, trust and personal service.

What Is on Offer

• Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced pension
• Great bonus structure
• Free parking
• A genuinely supportive, down-to-earth culture

Why This Role?

This will suit someone who either:

• Enjoys the feel of a smaller, traditional firm where you're known, valued and trusted, or
• Sees the potential to shape and grow something, without the pressure or politics of a larger practice

Progression here isn't dictated by rigid structures - it's defined by you. Whether that's technical development, leadership or simply maintaining a high-quality caseload with balance.

If you're finding that your current role feels too rigid, too pressured or too disconnected from clients - this could be a refreshing change.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.