Senior Private Client Lawyer

REALM RECRUIT; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional law firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Private Client lawyer to take on a meaningful and flexible role involving a variety of private client work. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in private client law, strong technical skills in wills, trusts, and estate administration, and a collaborative approach. This firm offers a supportive environment with part-time options, work-from-home flexibility after probation, and extensive benefits including holiday and healthcare schemes.

Benefits

Healthcare scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Birthday off + 3 additional days over Christmas

Free parking in Wetherby

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in private client law.
• Strong technical background in wills, trusts, LPAs, and estate administration.
• Comfortable handling complex and high-value estates independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied and interesting caseload of private client work.
• Take technical lead on trust and complex estate matters.
• Support and deputise for the Head of Department.

Skills

Private client law

Wills and trusts

Estate administration

Mentoring juniors

Education

STEP or SFE membership

Job description

Overview

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• Award-winning regional firm with a steady stream of HNW and complex work
• Flexible role with scope to shape your responsibilities and progression
• Friendly, collaborative culture with excellent retention and support

Are you an experienced Private Client lawyer looking for a meaningful role with variety, quality, and flexibility?

This is a rare chance to step into a role with flexibility. Whether you’re a technically strong mid-level lawyer ready to take on more responsibility, or a senior practitioner seeking a well-rounded, impactful role with work-life balance, this could be for you.

You’ll support the Head of Department and work with a loyal client base across wills, trusts, estate administration, tax planning and more. You’ll also be part of a friendly and highly collaborative team with a refreshing approach to support and progression.

Who we’re looking for

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in private client law
• Strong technical background in wills, trusts, LPAs, and estate admin
• Comfortable handling complex and high-value estates independently
• Friendly, down-to-earth and collaborative approach
• Experience mentoring or supervising juniors
• STEP or SFE membership

What you’ll be doing

• Manage a varied and interesting caseload of private client work
• Take technical lead on trust and complex estate matters
• Support and deputise for the Head of Department
• Mentor junior colleagues and trainees
• Deliver excellent client service across a loyal, established client base

Salary & benefits

• £40,000–£60,000 DOE
• One day working from home after probation
• Condensed hours and school-time flexibility considered
• Part-time options (3–4 days per week)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Birthday off + 3 additional days over Christmas
• Free parking in Wetherby
• Healthcare scheme
• Support with STEP qualification
• Friendly, stable and supportive team culture

Contact

Bill Szajna-Hopgood

If you’re a Private Client Solicitor looking for a new challenge in a firm where you’ll be valued and supported, get in touch with Bill Szajna-Hopgood to learn more about this role and apply confidentially.

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