Job title: Private Client Solicitor
Job type: Permanent
Industry: Legal
Sub-Functional Expertise: 3 Year PQE Solicitor
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £60,000.00
Location: Leeds, UK
Job published: 2026-02-06
Job ID: 54654
Contact name: Lee Hawthorne-Finch
Contact email: lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Job Description

Private Client Solicitor

Location: Leeds (Roundhay)

Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 (dependent on experience)

Experience: 3+ years’ PQE

 

If you’re a Private Client Solicitor looking for a friendly, supportive team and a genuinely varied caseload, this is a great opportunity to join a growing private client department in Leeds.

You’ll manage matters across Wills, trusts, Powers of Attorney, probate and deputyship, with the chance to build long-term client relationships and play a key role in shaping the team as it continues to develop.

 

The Opportunity

This is a full-time, permanent position with a well-established firm that values high service standards, modern ways of working and a people-first culture.

  • Manage a varied caseload including Wills, trusts, Powers of Attorney, probate and deputyship

  • Take instructions, progress matters efficiently and deliver clear, client-friendly advice

  • Build and maintain strong client relationships and provide excellent client care

  • Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the continued growth of the private client department

  • Maintain strong technical standards, accuracy and good file management

 

About You

Essential

  • Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

  • 3+ years’ PQE in private client work

  • Strong technical knowledge across Wills, probate and related private client matters

  • Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach

  • Organised, proactive and able to manage deadlines effectively

  • Commercial awareness and a collaborative working style

Desirable

  • STEP or Association of Lifetime Lawyers membership (helpful but not essential)

 

What’s On Offer

  • Salary of £45,000 to £60,000 (dependent on experience)

  • Full-time, Monday to Friday, 08:45 to 17:30

  • Start date ASAP

  • Free parking available

  • Friendly, supportive team environment

  • Modern, cloud-based systems to support efficient working and strong client communication

  • Social events and firm activities throughout the year

 

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established Leeds firm with a growing private client department and a strong focus on service standards. The firm has invested in modern, cloud-based systems and workflows to support efficient delivery and flexible ways of working.

 

Location & Working Arrangements

Leeds. Full-time role. Free parking available.

 

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and the highest standards of confidentiality for all applicants.