Senior Private Client Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm just outside Leeds is seeking an experienced Senior Private Client Solicitor to manage a varied caseload from day one. You will work in a supportive environment focused on quality service and have the opportunity to mentor colleagues while contributing to business development. The firm offers flexible working hours and genuine progression potential. This role will appeal to individuals who are ambitious and eager to foster a collaborative team culture.

Benefits

Family-friendly hours

1 day per week WFH (potential for more)

Free parking

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ PQE in Private Client.
• Strong experience across wills, LPAs, probate, estate administration.
• Comfortable handling complex matters.
• Confident managing a full caseload autonomously.
• Technically strong and quality-driven.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full Private Client caseload from day one.
• Deliver a high standard of client care.
• Mentor junior and mid-level colleagues where needed.
• Identify opportunities to modernise processes and improve efficiencies.

Job description

• Step into a senior role within a Legal 500-ranked private client team
• Ready-made, high-quality caseload with strong internal referrals
• Genuine progression potential, including succession opportunity

This is a standout opportunity for an ambitious Senior Private Client Solicitor to join a highly regarded, Legal 500-ranked team just outside Leeds. You’ll walk into a full, varied caseload from day one, supported by a friendly, down-to-earth culture that focuses on quality of service rather than aggressive billing.

With a well-established pipeline, strong internal referrals and a high-performing conveyancing team feeding work into the department, you’ll have the stability of a busy workload paired with the autonomy to modernise, shape and grow the offering.

The culture is friendly and low-ego with flexible hours, approachable colleagues and a strong focus on work-life balance.

Who we’re looking for

• 6+ years’ PQE in Private Client
• Strong experience across wills, LPAs, probate, estate administration
• Comfortable handling complex matters
• Background from a reputable regional, national or Legal 500-rated team
• Confident managing a full caseload autonomously
• Technically strong and quality-driven
• Appetite for BD and relationship-building
• Ambitious, forward-thinking and keen to drive improvements
• Collaborative, approachable and low-ego

What you’ll be doing

• Manage a full Private Client caseload from day one
• Deliver a high standard of client care
• Mentor junior and mid-level colleagues where needed
• Support BD and networking initiatives
• Identify opportunities to modernise processes and improve efficiencies
• Contribute to a collaborative, supportive team culture
• Help stabilise workflow during a period of growth and change

Salary & Benefits

• Legal 500-ranked team with outstanding reputation
• High-quality, ready-made caseload
• Genuine succession potential and long-term progression
• 1 day per week WFH (potential for more once settled)
• Part-time considered for senior candidates
• Family-friendly hours (school run flexibility)
• Free parking
• Supportive, flexible and down-to-earth culture

Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood

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📞 03300 245 606

Bill is deeply embedded in Yorkshire’s private client and Court of Protection market. Reach out for a confidential discussion about how this role aligns with your career goals.