Private Client Solicitor

• Become the lead Private Client lawyer in North Yorkshire for a Legal 500 & Chambers HNW‑ranked team
• Work with high‑quality clients in one of Yorkshire’s most affluent catchment areas
• Clear, genuine pathway to partnership with hybrid working and a people‑first culture

This is a rare opportunity to join one of Yorkshire’s most respected regional private client teams and become the key senior fee earner in North Yorkshire.

You’ll be joining a down‑to‑earth, supportive organisation with a genuine “happy lawyers are better lawyers” ethos.

Hybrid working, wellbeing investment and a non‑hierarchical culture sit alongside high‑quality work and real career headroom.

• 5+ PQE Private Client Solicitor
• Experience running a full Wills, Probate, Trusts and LPAs caseload
• Court of Protection experience (strongly preferred)
• STEP qualification (desired)
• Strong communication and client‑care skills
• Excellent financial discipline and time‑recording habits
• Down‑to‑earth, empathetic, and collaborative personality
• Ambitious, proactive and comfortable working independently
• Background in a reputable regional, national or strong high‑street firm

• Manage a full private client caseload autonomously
• Draft Wills, Trusts and LPAs
• Handle estate administration and probate
• Maintain high standards of compliance, confidentiality and financial control
• Provide exceptional client service across a varied HNW client base
• Build strong relationships with clients and referrers
• Contribute to team development and departmental growth
• Participate in ongoing learning, development and training opportunities

• Legal 500 & Chambers HNW‑ranked team
• Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023
• High‑quality work with affluent client base
• Clear path to partnership
• Hybrid working: 1–2 days WFH per week
• Part‑time considered
• Strong mentoring from highly respected partners
• Flexible working to help avoid traffic
• Additional holiday benefits and wellbeing initiatives
• No pressure to do BD (though welcome if you enjoy it)

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Bill specialises in recruiting private client lawyers across Yorkshire and can talk you through whether this senior, high‑quality role in Ilkley is the right next step in your career.