Private Client Senior Lawyer

REALM RECRUIT; Richmond; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prominent Legal 500 team in Harrogate as a senior private client lawyer. This 2nd-in-command role offers the chance to work with a dynamic partner, handling a diverse caseload while enjoying a strong supportive culture and flexibility in work arrangements. Perfect for candidates seeking autonomy and meaningful impact in the local legal landscape.

Benefits

Earn a top-of-market salary

1–2 days working from home

Flexible start/finish times

Supportive culture with strong emphasis on values

Opportunity to specialise or gain exposure to Court of Protection work

Qualifications

• Experienced private client lawyer.
• Confident handling a broad, mixed caseload including complex and HNW matters.
• Ideally local to Harrogate or surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Step into a 2nd-in-command role and take ownership of a high-quality caseload.
• Work alongside an ambitious partner to help shape the future of the Harrogate office.
• No pressure to build a caseload from scratch.

Skills

Client care skills

Technical strength

Personable

Job description

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• Legal 500 and Chambers HNW-ranked team with a strong local reputation
• Step into a 2nd-in-command role and take ownership of a high-quality caseload
• Work alongside an ambitious partner and help shape the future of the Harrogate office

Looking for a senior private client role where you can make a real impact without the pressure of building a caseload from scratch?

This is a standout opportunity to join an ambitious and friendly Legal 500 team in Harrogate as 2nd in command. You’ll work alongside a partner who’s brought fresh energy to the department and is now ready to focus on business development with your help.

This role would suit someone who is technically strong, personable, and wants to help strengthen a growing presence in a competitive local market.

Who we’re looking for

• Experienced private client lawyer
• Confident handling a broad, mixed caseload including complex and HNW matters
• Steady background with proven client care skills
• Ideally local to Harrogate or surrounding areas

Salary & Benefits

• Earn a top-of-market salary
• 1–2 days working from home
• Flexible start/finish times
• Legal 500 and Chambers HNW Guide ranked team
• Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023
• Option to specialise or gain exposure to Court of Protection work
• Supportive culture with a strong emphasis on values and collaboration

Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood

If you’re a senior private client lawyer ready to step into a role with autonomy, quality work, and no pressure to bring a following, contactBill Szajna-Hopgoodon03300 245 606or email[emailprotected] for a confidential conversation.