Private Client - Leeds - 5+PQE Through To Partner

Yorkshire Pie Company; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorkshire Law Firm in Leeds seeks an experienced Private Client Solicitor for a 5+ PQE role within a growing private client team. You will join a well-regarded firm and manage a varied private client caseload, handling wills, LPAs, trusts, probate and Court of Protection matters.

The post offers an opportunity from Senior Associate level to Partner, with a supportive environment and potential for continued development within the team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PQE in private client work.
• Confident managing own caseload and delivering high-quality client service.

Responsibilities

• Wills and estate planning caseload management.
• Lasting Powers of Attorney handling.
• Trust administration and planning.
• Probate and estate administration.
• Court of Protection matters.

Skills

Private Client Law

Caseload Management

Client Service

Job description

Private Client Solicitor | Leeds | 5+ PQE
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join a growing and well-established private client team at a highly regarded Yorkshire law firm.
The team has recently been recognised as finalists at the 2026 Yorkshire Legal Awards and, following continued growth, they're now looking to welcome another experienced lawyer.
The role will involve managing a varied private client caseload, covering:

• Wills and estate planning
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Trusts
• Probate and estate administration
• Court of Protection matters

You'll be joining an established team handling a broad range of private client work, with the opportunity to play an important part in its continued development.
Who are they looking for?
An experienced Private Client Solicitor with at least 5 years' PQE, who is confident managing their own caseload and delivering a high-quality service to clients.
The firm is open-minded when it comes to seniority, with the opportunity suitable for someone at Senior Associate level right through to Partner.
The opportunity:

• Join a growing and established private client team.
• Work for a firm recognised at the 2026 Yorkshire Legal Awards.
• Handle a varied caseload across the full spectrum of private client work.
• Opportunity available from 5+ PQE through to Partner level.