Private Client Solicitor (Head of Department)

Realm Recruit; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Yorkshire firm is seeking a Private Client Solicitor with 5+ years of experience to lead their team in Huddersfield. This leadership role involves managing and mentoring team members, handling a varied caseload, and ensuring excellent client care. The role offers a salary of £45,000–£70,000, hybrid working opportunities, and strong employee benefits including personal development support and wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

Dedicated employee health care scheme

Employee assistance and mental health support

Health and wellbeing initiatives

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + Birthday + Life Admin Days

Pension scheme

Christmas shutdown and social events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Private Client Solicitor.
• Strong track record in team supervision or management.
• Experience with a varied caseload, including estate planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Private Client team in Huddersfield.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop junior team members.
• Handle a large and varied caseload to a high standard.

Skills

5+ PQE Private Client Solicitor

Supervising or managing others

Running a varied caseload of wills, trusts, probate, estate planning

Excellent client care and communication skills

Strong organisational and time management abilities

Confident decision-maker

Job description

Overview

Leadership role in a well-established Yorkshire firm. Manage, mentor and grow the Private Client team in Huddersfield. £45,000–£70,000 | Hybrid working | Leadership development | Strong benefits.

Who we’re looking for

• 5+ PQE Private Client Solicitor
• Strong track record of supervising or managing others
• Experience running a varied caseload of wills, trusts, probate, estate planning
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Confident decision-maker with a collaborative leadership style
• Some exposure to business development or marketing would be a bonus

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and manage the Private Client team based in Huddersfield
• Supervise, mentor and develop junior team members
• Handle a large and varied caseload to a high standard
• Maintain excellent client care and uphold compliance procedures
• Support business development and marketing where appropriate
• Report directly to the Divisional Director and work closely with leadership across the firm

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £45,000–£70,000 depending on experience
• Bonus: Two non-contractual bonuses per year
• Holiday: 25 days + Bank Holidays + Birthday + Life Admin Days + long service leave
• Wellbeing:
  • Dedicated employee health care scheme
  • Employee assistance and mental health support
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Hybrid working: Available following a training period
• Pension scheme
• Christmas shutdown and social events

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