Private Client Solicitor/Team Leader

Bailey Hunter; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Yorkshire law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor / Team Leader to manage the Private Client team in Huddersfield. This senior role involves leading a skilled team, managing a diverse caseload, and ensuring excellent client care. The firm offers a competitive salary, hybrid working after training, and comprehensive benefits including holiday and health schemes.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days’ holiday plus statutory

Health scheme

Pension

Two non-contractual bonuses per year

2 x half days off for Life Admin Days

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Qualified Private Client Solicitor.
• Proven leadership or team management experience preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Private Client team at the Huddersfield office.
• Manage a varied caseload.
• Provide supervision and development for team members.

Skills

Excellent client care skills

Strong decision-making skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified Private Client Solicitor 5PQE+

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Case management systems

Job description

Overview

Private Client Solicitor / Team Leader – Huddersfield – Hybrid Working

A well-established Yorkshire law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor / Team Leader to lead their Private Client team in Huddersfield. This is a senior role offering the opportunity to manage a varied caseload while guiding and developing a skilled team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Private Client team at the Huddersfield office, working collaboratively with colleagues and Partners.
• Manage a varied caseload.
• Provide supervision, support, and development for team members.

Requirements

• Qualified Private Client Solicitor 5PQE+
• Proven leadership or team management experience preferred.
• Excellent client care skills.
• Strong decision-making and organisational skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and case management systems.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Work-life balance with hybrid working available after training period.
• 25 days’ holiday plus statutory, extra days for long service, and an additional day for your birthday.
• 2 x half days off for Life Admin Days.
• Health scheme, pension, and two non-contractual bonuses per year.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a growing, respected Private Client team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Private Client Solicitor to take on a leadership role in a supportive and forward-thinking firm.

Please send your CV to Claire Cox at Bailey Hunter Ltd (Legal Recruitment Agency): [e-mail] or www.baileyhunter.com