Job title: Private Client Solicitor
Job type: Permanent
Industry: Legal
Sub-Functional Expertise: Solicitor
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £65,000.00
Location: Leeds, UK
Job published: 2025-07-21
Job ID: 40921
Contact name: Lee Hawthorne-Finch
Contact email: lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Job Description

Private Client Solicitor – Yorkshire – £45,000–£65,000 + Hybrid Working & Excellent Benefits

3–6 PQE (NQ with prior experience considered) | Legal 500 Ranked Team | Flexible/Part-Time Options Available

 

The Opportunity

We're recruiting for a well-established and highly regarded regional law firm seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join their welcoming and collaborative team. This firm offers an exceptional blend of high-quality work, flexible working arrangements, and genuine career development opportunities.

You'll be working with an award-winning, Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked private client team, handling diverse non-contentious work including wills, estate planning, powers of attorney, trusts, and complex probate matters.

 

The Role

  • Manage your own caseload of private client matters
  • Draft wills, trusts, and lasting powers of attorney
  • Advise on inheritance tax planning and estate structuring
  • Handle estate administration from start to finish
  • Lead client meetings (with full training support)
  • Conduct will reviews and assist with elder client matters
  • Support business development activities

 

What We're Looking For

  • Qualified Solicitor with 3–6 years' PQE in Private Client work
  • STEP-qualified or working towards qualification (full support provided)
  • Proficient with legal technology and case management systems
  • Empathetic, client-focused approach with excellent communication
  • Team player who can work independently

 

Package & Benefits

  • £45,000–£65,000 depending on experience
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Flexitime with additional leave earning potential
  • Comprehensive health benefits and pension
  • Hybrid working (minimum 3 days in office – multiple locations available)
  • Full STEP and SFE training support

 

Location: Yorkshire (Hybrid working with modern offices available)

For more information, contact Lee at Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions: lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or 0333 996 2882