Private Client Solicitor

REALM RECRUIT; Richmond; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a top-ranked private client team focusing on HNW estates and trusts, with a clear progression path to Associate or Senior Associate. This role offers mentorship from experienced lawyers and the opportunity to work with significant clients in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Support for STEP or CILEX qualification

Friendly and open culture

Modern office systems

Qualifications

• 3–8 PQE in private client law.
• Strong grounding in wills, probate, and estate administration.
• Experience with high-net-worth estate work.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-value HNW estates and trusts.
• Work independently with major clients on complex cases.
• Collaborate with leading private client lawyers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Drive

Personable

Independent work

Job description

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• Work with a Legal 500 team on high-value HNW estates and trusts
• Progression path to Associate/Senior Associate or develop into a leadership role
• Mentorship from two of the region’s most respected private client lawyers

Join one of the region’s top-ranked private client teams and get stuck into a growing pipeline of £10m–£20m estates, family investment companies, and complex, high-end work. Whether you’re ready to step into a senior role or looking to grow into it, this is a brilliant opportunity to learn directly from two of Yorkshire’s leading private client lawyers and make your mark in a high-performing team.

There’s no expectation of a following. What matters is your drive, attention to detail and enthusiasm for HNW estate work — you’ll be well supported, well resourced and given a genuine route to progression.

Who we’re looking for

• Ideally 3–8 PQE, but flexible for the right person
• Strong grounding in wills, probate and estate admin
• Previous exposure to high-net-worth estate work
• Able to work independently and hit the ground running
• Down-to-earth, personable and eager to keep learning

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and level
• Legal 500 recognised team (Tier 3)
• Feature in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide
• Route to Associate or Senior Associate for someone stepping up
• Support for STEP or CILEX qualification (tuition funded)
• 35-hour flexible working week
• Hybrid working: 2 days from home, 2 in Leeds, 1 in Harrogate
• Monthly business updates and full transparency on billing across teams
• Modern office systems and hot-desking via app
• Friendly, open culture with expert mentorship and a collaborative feel

Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood

If you’re looking for a private client role where you can work with major clients, grow your expertise, and progress at your pace, contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood at [emailprotected] or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.