Senior Private Client Lawyer

• Flexible working – 1 or 2 days a week from home
• Transparent career progression opportunities
• Generous benefits and top-of-market salary
• Broad and diverse caseload with autonomy

Are you an experienced Private Client Lawyer with a collaborative spirit and a passion for excellence in legal services? Our client, a highly respected firm with a strong North Yorkshire presence, is seeking a Senior Private Client Lawyer to join their dedicated team. This firm is known for its exceptional local knowledge, high-quality service, and community-centred approach.

Joining this firm means becoming part of a forward-thinking team that values client relationships and professional development. You’ll enjoy a top-of-the-market salary, along with flexible hours and the option to work partially from home, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

In this integral role, you’ll have the chance to supervise a dedicated sub-team, contributing significantly to both the department and the firm’s success. You’ll also manage a mixed wills and probate caseload, providing a high standard of legal service to clients. This is a pivotal position for an experienced professional seeking challenge and recognition in their career.

You will be a Solicitor, Legal Executive, or equivalent with at least 4 years of experience within private client law. Your expertise in this area will enable you to hit the ground running, providing knowledgeable and effective customer service.

In return, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays (and your birthday off), a health cash plan, and generous staff discounts. You’ll also benefit from clear paths for career advancement within a supportive environment that celebrates continuous improvement and professional growth.

Our client is a family-friendly firm that prides itself on offering a blend of traditional values with a modern outlook. They are ingrained in the local community and committed to continuous improvement, both for their clients and employees. With a focus on citizenship and community, they offer an environment where your contribution is truly valued and rewarded.

If you’re looking to progress your career in an established firm that supports your ambitions and offers an excellent work-life balance, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

How to apply for this role

If this sounds like the job for you, you can apply via this website by clicking ‘Apply’.

Alternatively, contact Bill Szajna Hopgood at Realm Recruit to learn more about this opportunity or register your interest.

Bill is an Associate Consultant at Realm and specialises in the recruitment of private client, Court of Protection and contentious probate lawyers. Working with departments across Yorkshire, he recruits for private client roles at all levels, from paralegal to partner. If you’re a private client solicitor looking to make a move, Bill can help you find the right role.

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