Private Client Partner

Realm Recruit; Louth; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Grimsby is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to manage a varied caseload and mentor junior staff. This senior position offers a competitive salary of up to £75,000+, hybrid working options, and many benefits including enhanced family-friendly policies. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in Wills and Probate law and a strong client-focused approach.

Benefits

Up to 38 days’ annual leave

Life assurance (3x salary)

Enhanced family-friendly benefits

Professional development support

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ PQE in private client work.
• Strong technical knowledge required.
• Experience supervising junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse caseload including wills and probate.
• Supervising and mentoring junior solicitors and paralegals.
• Participating in marketing and business development.

Skills

Wills, Trusts, Probate

Tax Planning

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

• Lead and grow the firm’s private client presence in Grimsby
• Handle complex and high-value estate work with autonomy
• Join an award-winning, Legal 500‑recognised Wills & Probate team

We’re working exclusively on an exciting opportunity for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join a thriving Wills & Probate team in Grimsby, now part of a Top 200 law firm.

This role is ideal for a seasoned lawyer who is ready to take on a senior‑level position, manage a varied caseload, contribute to the growth of the team, and help develop the firm’s presence across Yorkshire.

Who we’re looking for

• A qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 10+ years’ PQE
• Strong technical knowledge across Wills, Trusts, Probate, Tax Planning, LPAs and Court of Protection
• Confident handling complex or high‑net‑worth estates and managing a full caseload independently
• Comfortable supervising or mentoring junior team members and supporting the development of others
• A collaborative, client‑focused professional with excellent communication and organisation skills

What you’ll be doing

• Managing a diverse caseload including wills, probate, trusts, elderly client matters, and high‑value estate work
• Working closely with the Head of Department and broader private client network to deliver exceptional client care
• Supervising and mentoring junior solicitors and paralegals, contributing to team development
• Participating in marketing and business development to build the firm’s presence in Sheffield and Yorkshire
• Playing a key role in raising the profile of the department with the aim of achieving future Legal 500 recognition

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £75,000+, depending on experience and level
• Hybrid working – flexible WFH policy based on experience and workload
• Up to 38 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Enhanced family‑friendly benefits – maternity/paternity pay, sickness allowance
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Ongoing professional development – STEP/SFE encouraged and supported
• Clear pathway to senior leadership or partnership

Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood

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📞 03300 245 606