Senior Private Client Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Harrogate is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to manage a high-value caseload, supporting the Director and contributing to team growth. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in private client work and is looking for a leadership role in a supportive, collaborative environment. Further progression opportunities are available within this award-winning team.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Opportunity for progression

Genuinely family-friendly culture

Qualifications

• Qualified Private Client Solicitor with significant experience handling HNW clients.
• Ability to take on leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in a Legal 500 or similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-quality caseload of private client work.
• Support the Director as the department's number two.
• Take ownership of complex matters from day one.
• Contribute to the department's growth and stability.
• Develop into a leadership position.

Skills

Qualified Private Client Solicitor – 7+ years PQE

Strong communication skills

Client relationship-building

Experience with complex estates

Mentoring capabilities

Job description

Overview

Join a Legal 500 firm with one of North Yorkshire’s best-regarded Private Client teams. Harrogate-based opportunity for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to step into a high-responsibility role following the departure of a longstanding senior figure, acting as the right-hand to the new Director of the department.

This is a rare chance to take on an established caseload of high-net-worth estates, with values often reaching £10–£20 million, and to play a key role in the continued success and expansion of this award-winning team.

Responsibilities

• Running a high-quality caseload of private client work, including multi-million-pound estates
• Supporting the Director as the department’s number two
• Taking ownership of complex, sensitive matters from day one
• Collaborating with a friendly, high-performing team
• Contributing to the future growth and stability of the department
• Over time, developing into a leadership position with a route to Associate Director

Qualifications

• Qualified Private Client Solicitor – 7+ years PQE
• Significant experience handling complex wills, trusts, probate and tax planning for HNW clients
• Previous experience acting as second-in-command or mentoring team members
• Confidence to take on leadership responsibility in due course
• Strong communication and client relationship-building skills
• Personable, ambitious and a team player
• Background in Legal 500 or similar quality practice

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £60,000–£70,000 (DOE)
• Work setup: Primarily based in Harrogate, with the option to spend some days in York or Leeds
• WFH: Up to 2 days per week
• Flexibility: Minimum 4 days per week considered
• Progression:
  • Clear path from Senior Associate to Associate Director
  • Proven internal progression (e.g. current Director joined as Senior Associate)
• Firm: Legal 500-ranked, Chambers High Net Worth recognised
• Culture:
  • Genuinely flexible and family-friendly
  • Supportive of career development
  • Positive, collaborative and down-to-earth environment

Contact

Bill Szajna-Hopgood

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