Private Client Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Louth; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A Top 200 law firm in Grimsby is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to lead the firm's private client presence. The ideal candidate will manage a varied caseload including complex estate work, mentor junior team members, and engage in business development. The firm offers up to £70,000 salary, hybrid working options, and a pathway to senior leadership.

Benefits

Up to £70,000 salary based on experience

Hybrid working – flexible WFH policy

Up to 38 days’ annual leave

Enhanced family-friendly benefits

Life assurance (3x salary)

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing a varied caseload independently.
• Comfortable supervising or mentoring junior team members.
• Collaborative and client-focused professional.

Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse caseload including wills, probate, trusts, and elderly client matters.
• Working closely with the Head of Department to deliver exceptional client care.
• Participating in marketing and business development.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge across Wills, Trusts, Probate, Tax Planning, LPAs and Court of Protection

Confident handling complex or high-net-worth estates

Excellent communication and organisation skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 4+ years’ PQE

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 4+ 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 £70,000+, 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