Private Client Solicitor

Douglas Scott Ltd; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Scott Ltd in York is seeking a Private Client Solicitor at NQ level or with solid private client experience to join a well-established team.

You will advise on wills, probate, trusts, tax planning, lasting powers of attorney and wealth protection while developing your own client base in a supportive, growth‑minded firm with hybrid working.

Qualifications

• NQ solicitor or experienced private client lawyer with solid experience across the discipline.
• Technically strong with a genuine interest in private client law.
• Ambitious and looking for a firm where you can progress.

Responsibilities

• Advise on the full range of private client matters including wills, probate, trusts and tax planning.
• Develop and manage client relationships and build your own network.

Skills

Private client law

Job description

Private Client Solicitor

York

Hybrid

Salary negotiable

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for aPrivate Client Solicitorto join one of York’s leading law firms and become part of a highly regarded, long-established private client team.

This is an excellent opportunity for anNQ Solicitor or an experienced private client lawyerwith solid experience across the discipline, who is looking to join a firm where they can genuinely build their career, develop their client base and play an active role in the continued growth of the team.

You’ll be joining awell-established and highly supportive team, working with an excellent client base and benefiting from the expertise and reputation of one of the region’s leading firms. There is also plenty of scope for you to be proactive — whether that’s developing existing relationships, building your own network or bringing in new opportunities.

You will have the opportunity to advise on thefull range of private client matters, including:

• Wills and estate planning
• Probate and estate administration
• Trusts
• Tax and inheritance tax planning
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Wealth and succession planning
• A broad range of other private client matters

You’ll work closely with a fantastic client base, building strong and lasting relationships while having the freedom and support to develop your own profile and network.

I'm looking to speak to Private Client Solicitors at NQ level or abovewith solid experience in private client work.

You’ll ideally be:

• Technically strong with a genuine interest in private client law
• Client-focused and confident in developing relationships
• Commercial and proactive in your approach
• Keen to build and develop your own client base
• A strong communicator and team player
• Ambitious and looking for a firm where you can progress

This is much more than simply a move to another private client team. You’ll be joining ahigh-quality, supportive and established environmentwhere you’ll have the platform to really make your mark.

There is a fantastic client base already in place, but equally, you’ll be encouraged tobuild your own network, develop new relationships and take ownership of your career. With a supportive team around you and genuine opportunities for progression, this is a role where your career can really flourish.

Salary is negotiable depending on experience, and the firm is recognised asone of the market leaders in the region, alongside offering an excellent long-term career opportunity.

If you’re a Private Client Solicitor looking for your next move in York and want to join a firm where you can develop, progress and build something of your own, this is an opportunity worth exploring.