Private Client Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A private client legal firm in Wakefield is seeking a Private Client Solicitor with 3-5 years PQE in a supportive environment. The role offers significant responsibilities, including managing a varied caseload of wills, trusts, and probate matters, while mentoring junior team members. Attractive salary and hybrid working options available.

Benefits

26 days holiday rising to 31

Flexible start/finish times

Employee healthcare plan

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 3-5 years of PQE in private client work required.
• Strong experience in managing wills, probate, trusts, and estate planning.
• Experience in mentoring junior solicitors or trainees preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run a busy caseload of private client matters independently.
• Supervise and mentor junior solicitors and trainees.
• Advise clients on wills, probate, trusts, LPAs, and tax planning.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor with 3–5 years’ PQE in private client work

Experience in wills, probate, trusts, and estate planning

Ability to manage a full caseload independently

Supervision or mentoring experience

Strong client-care skills

Job description

Overview

Join a busy, supportive private client team with mentoring opportunities.

• Join a busy, supportive private client team with mentoring opportunities
• Take on a full caseload and grow into a leadership role
• Competitive salary + generous benefits + hybrid flexibility

We’re looking for a Private Client Solicitor to join a well-established team in Wakefield. With plenty of work ready to go, this is a fantastic opportunity to step into a role with significant responsibility, supervision opportunities, and a clear progression path.

You’ll support and mentor junior solicitors and trainees, while running your own varied caseload of wills, probate, trusts, estate planning, and LPAs.

Within two years, you’ll be a key part of the team’s leadership and growth.

Who we’re looking for

• Qualified Solicitor with 3–5 years’ PQE in private client work
• Strong experience across wills, probate, trusts, and estate planning
• Confident in managing a full caseload independently
• Supervision or mentoring experience
• Supportive, approachable team-player with leadership potential
• Flexible and confident, with strong client-care skills

What you’ll be doing

• Running a busy caseload of private client matters independently
• Supervising and mentoring junior solicitors and trainees
• Advising clients on wills, probate, trusts, LPAs, and tax planning
• Contributing to business development and client growth
• Playing an active role in the stability and future expansion of the team

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: Market rate, dependent on experience
• Hybrid: Up to 2 days WFH per week
• Holiday: 26 days rising to 31, plus bank holidays
• Flexible start/finish times
• Free parking
• Employee healthcare plan (dentist, optician, contributory)
• Group Life Assurance & pension scheme
• Contractual sick pay
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Part-time considered

Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood
Call 03300 245 606 or email [e-mail] to find out more or apply confidentially.