Senior Private Client Lawyer

Realm Recruit; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional opportunity awaits you in a top-ranked private client team, recognized for excellence in legal services. This role offers the chance to manage high-net-worth estates, trusts, and succession planning with a clear path to partnership. Join a supportive firm that values work-life balance and career development, providing flexible hybrid working arrangements. You will engage with complex legal matters while being part of a collaborative environment that prioritizes client satisfaction and community involvement. If you're ready to elevate your career in an award-winning team, this is the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Career Development Opportunities

Community Involvement

Work-Life Balance Initiatives

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' PQE in private client law is essential.
• Experience with HNW clients and complex legal matters is required.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-quality HNW estates, trusts, and succession planning work.
• Collaborate with respected solicitors in the region.

Skills

Private Client Law

Wills and Trusts

Estate and Inheritance Tax Planning

Probate

LPAs

Client-focused Approach

Education

Solicitor or Legal Executive Qualification

STEP Qualification

Job description

• Join a top-ranked, award-winning Private Client team, recognised in Chambers HNW and Legal 500.
• Handle high-quality HNW estates, trusts, and succession planning work with a clear path to partnership.
• 50% hybrid working and a firm that prioritises work-life balance and career development.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of Yorkshire’s leading Private Client teams, ranked Band 1 in Chambers HNW 2024.

With an expanding client portfolio and an ambitious growth strategy, the firm is looking for a mid-to-senior level lawyer to help drive the continued success of the department.

You’ll be working alongside some of the most respected private client solicitors in the region, handling complex HNW matters while benefiting from a clear route to partnership and excellent hybrid working flexibility.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a solicitor or legal executive with:

• At least 5 years' PQE in private client law.
• Experience handling wills, trusts, estate and inheritance tax planning, probate, and LPAs.
• A track record of working with HNW clients or the ability to step up to this level.
• STEP qualification (ideal but not essential).
• A collaborative, client-focused approach and a drive to deliver high-quality legal work.
• The ability to travel to Harrogate three days per week.

Salary & Benefits

• One of the top-ranked private client teams in Yorkshire, Tier 1 in Legal 500.
• Clear progression pathway to Partner – no one currently at Senior Associate level, so a great opportunity for career advancement.
• A supportive and forward-thinking firm with an Investors in People gold accreditation for career development and training.
• 50% hybrid working – flexible working arrangements to suit you.
• High-quality HNW private client work, including large estates and complex trusts.
• A firm that prioritises work-life balance – Investors in People silver accreditation for wellbeing.
• Involvement in the local community – a firm that supports and encourages CSR activities.

Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood

If you’re looking to progress your career in an award-winning private client team, get in touch with Bill Szajna-Hopgood at [e-mail] or call 03300 245 606 to find out more.