Private Client Partner

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

Job summary

A leading national law firm is seeking a Private Client Partner to join their expanding team. The role offers the chance to work alongside top-ranking lawyers on complex cases, with full flexibility and autonomy. Ideal candidates will have strong expertise in areas such as succession planning and trusts. This position provides a competitive salary, a bonus scheme, and various benefits including flexible and part-time working options.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Fully expensed car

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Tier 1 Legal 500 team

Qualifications

• Experienced private client solicitor already operating at Partner level.
• Strong technical expertise in complex estates, succession planning, trusts and tax.
• A niche or developing specialism such as international work.

Responsibilities

• Lead in your area of specialization within the private client department.
• Shape and develop a forward-thinking department.
• Work on interesting and complex cases in private client law.

Skills

Complex estates

Succession planning

Trusts

Tax

Collaboration

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

View more categories View less categories Practice area Private client Contract type Permanent Hours Full time PQE Partner Position Solicitor Sector Private practice

• Join a Tier 1 Legal 500 team with national reach and a bold vision for growth
  
  
• Focus on your niche—cross-border, business wealth, agriculture, or complex trusts
  
  
• Work alongside top-ranking lawyers and enjoy full flexibility and autonomy
  
  

• Join a Tier 1 Legal 500 team with national reach and a bold vision for growth
  
  
• Focus on your niche—cross-border, business wealth, agriculture, or complex trusts
  
  
• Work alongside top-ranking lawyers and enjoy full flexibility and autonomy
  
  

A leading national law firm is looking for a Private Client Partner to join its expanding department. With over 130 private client specialists already in the team and 11 existing partners, the firm is now looking to increase its presence across the country as part of an ambitious and strategic plan to become the UK’s number one private client practice.

This is a rare opportunity to take the lead in your area of specialism, help shape a forward-thinking department and work on some of the most interesting and complex work in the market. Whether you’re based in the North, Midlands or further afield, the firm offers the flexibility, infrastructure and support to make this a career-defining move.

Who we’re looking for

• Experienced private client solicitor already operating at Partner level
  
  
• Strong technical expertise in complex estates, succession planning, trusts and tax
  
  
• A niche or developing specialism—such as international work, business wealth, agriculture, PI or disabled trusts
  
  
• Strong network and ideally some following or ability to generate work
  
  
• Commercially minded and collaborative, with a growth-focused outlook
  
  

Salary & benefits

• £80,000+ depending on experience
  
  
• Bonus scheme
  
  
• Fully expensed car, fuel and parking
  
  
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  
  
• 1–2 days in the office per week
  
  
• Flexible working hours and part-time options available
  
  
• Tier 1 Legal 500 team
  
  
• Access to STEP groups and technical special interest support
  
  
• Sunday Times Best Place to Work employer
  
  

Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood
If you’re a private client partner looking to step into a national platform with top-tier quality work and real influence, contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood [e-mail] call03300 245 606for a confidential chat.

Company

At Realm, we believe that when people are happy at work, businesses thrive. That’s why we’re dedicated to connecting the right lawyers with the right law firms – creating partnerships that drive long-term success and satisfaction.

If you’re a lawyer, we’re here as your career partner, helping you take the next step toward a role that aligns with your priorities and brings you greater happiness at work – whether that’s through progression, flexibility, or a better cultural fit. With expert advice from our practice area specialists, market insights, and access to exclusive opportunities, we’re here to support you throughout your career.

Since 2015, we’ve been doing recruitment differently, with a focus on partnerships, not placements. Because when lawyers and law firms are the right match, everyone wins.

Ready to find happiness at work? Let’s talk!

Website https://www.realmrecruit.com/ Telephone [phone] Location Charter House
Woodlands Road
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 1HF
United Kingdom

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