Private Client Lawyer

Clayton Legal; Aberford; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Paid Christmas shutdown

Birthday day off

Health and life insurance

Résumé du poste

Clayton Legal is recruiting a Private Client Solicitor to join our client’s established practice in Ilkley. You will handle a varied private client caseload and deliver high-quality client service in a collaborative team environment.

The role requires at least 2 years PQE, strong technical knowledge across private client matters, and the ability to manage your own caseload while contributing to the team. A supportive culture and meaningful benefits are on offer.

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE in private client
• confident managing own caseload
• strong client service and communication skills
• team player with ability to supervise a Legal Assistant

Responsabilités

• Drafting Wills and estate planning
• Creating and administering trusts
• Preparing Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection applications
• Managing probate and estate administration matters
• Billing, time recording and keeping clients updated on costs and timescales
• Building relationships with clients and referrers
• Collaborating with colleagues and supervising a Legal Assistant

Description du poste

Looking for your next move in Private Client? How about joining a friendly, established legal practice that genuinely values its people, offers a supportive working environment and rewards you with a benefits package that goes beyond the basics?

Our client is looking for a Private Client Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE to join its team in Ilkley. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor seeking a varied caseload, a collaborative team environment and the chance to continue developing their career within a respected legal practice.

What's in it for you?

Our client understands that a great working environment is about more than the work itself. Alongside a positive team culture built on mutual respect, collaboration and high standards of client care, you'll benefit from:

• days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional holiday awarded for longer service.
• Paid Christmas shutdown - enjoy several days off over Christmas without using your annual leave.
• An additional paid day off for your birthday - a little extra time to celebrate.
• Health and life insurance benefits for added peace of mind.

You'll be joining a team where colleagues are encouraged to support one another, share knowledge and contribute to a friendly, professional working atmosphere.

You'll manage a varied Private Client caseload, providing clear, practical advice and delivering excellent client care throughout.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Drafting Wills and advising on inheritance tax planning.
• Creating and administering trusts.
• Preparing Powers of Attorney and handling Court of Protection applications.
• Managing probate and estate administration matters.
• Progressing files efficiently, keeping clients updated on costs and timescales, and maintaining accurate records.
• Building relationships with clients, professional contacts and referrers to support the continued growth of the practice.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and providing supervision and support to a Legal Assistant.

You'll also take responsibility for your own caseload management, billing and time recording, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and maintaining the highest professional standards.

About you

Our client is looking for a Private Client Solicitor with at least 2 years' PQE who is confident managing their own caseload and passionate about delivering a high standard of client service.

You'll bring sound technical knowledge across a range of private client matters, strong organisational skills and the ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with clients. Just as importantly, you'll be approachable, commercially aware and keen to contribute to a positive team culture.

Interested?

If you're a Private Client Solicitor looking for a new opportunity in Ilkley, with a varied caseload, a welcoming team and benefits that genuinely stand out, this could be the move you've been looking for.