Private Client Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Pontefract; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join its well-established team in Huddersfield. The role offers the ideal blend of autonomy and flexibility, with emphasis on a supportive culture and minimal business development. Enjoy generous benefits including hybrid working, health schemes, and a people-first ethos.

Benefits

Private Health Scheme

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Two Annual Non-Contractual Bonuses

Pension Contributions

Christmas Parties and Team Events

Life Admin Days

Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• At least 1–2 years’ experience as a Private Client Solicitor.
• Confident managing your own caseload independently.
• Competent with case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Handling wills, probate, estate administration, and LPAs.
• Working in a Legal 500-ranked team with autonomy.
• Collaborating in a supportive team culture.

Skills

Client Communication

Independent Caseload Management

Knowledge of Wills, Probate, Estate Admin

Tools

Case Management Systems

Job description

• Legal 500 team with a growing caseload ready and waiting
• Enjoy a down-to-earth culture and avoid commuting into the city centre
• Flexible hybrid working with excellent perks and wellbeing support

If you’re a capable and confident Private ClientSolicitor looking for autonomy, flexibility, and a firm that values its people – this could be the ideal next step.

This well-established team has a significant caseload in Huddersfield and is looking for someone who can hit the ground running. You’ll join a busy department with plenty of work and little need for business development – just bring your skills and get stuck in.

With two days from home, a Legal 500-ranked team, and standout benefits including bonus schemes, life admin days, and private healthcare, this firm offers the perfect blend of stability and satisfaction.

Who we’re looking for

• At least1–2 years’ experienceas a private clientsolicitor
• Confident managing yourown caseload independently
• Comfortable handlingwills, probate, estate admin and LPAs(no Court of Protection or HNW experience required)
• Friendly, reliable and aligned with the firm’s supportive and collaborative ethos
• Competent with case management systems and strong on client communication

Salary & Benefits

• 25 days holiday+ bank holidays
• Your birthday off, plustwo half daysa year for life admin
• Two annual non-contractual bonuses
• Private health scheme
• Pension contributions
• Christmas parties and team events
• Hybrid working– two days from home
• Legal 500-ranked private client team
• Free from the city centre commute– ideal for anyone living in or around Huddersfield
• Open to flexible working arrangementsfor the right person

Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood

If you’re looking for a role where you can grow, be trusted to do good work, and enjoy a people-first culture, contactBill [e-mail] call03300 245 606for a confidential chat.