Private Client Solicitor

Brighouse – £45,000 - £55,000

Private Client Solicitor
West Yorkshire
Salary up to £55k

A leading regional multi-service law firm in West Yorkshire is looking to appoint an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join its established team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who enjoys having ownership of their own caseload and wants to work closely with a broad range of private clients, including high-net-worth individuals and families.

The role is stand-alone, providing you with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility, while you will have the benefit of a dedicated legal secretary to support you with your day-to-day workload.

You will manage a full and varied private client caseload, including:
  • Wills and estate planning
  • Probate and estate administration
  • Lasting Powers of Attorney
  • Court of Protection matters
  • Advising high-net-worth clients
  • Advising clients and families on a range of private client matters
  • Managing your own caseload from instruction through to completion
  • Building and maintaining strong, long-term client relationships
You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your work and develop your client relationships within a well-established regional firm.
About You The successful candidate will:
  • Be a qualified solicitor with at least 3 years' PQE
  • Have solid experience in private client work
  • Be confident managing a caseload independently
  • Have experience across wills, probate, estate administration, LPAs and/or Court of Protection work
  • Be comfortable advising high-net-worth clients
  • Have excellent communication and client-care skills
  • Be commercially aware and able to work with a high degree of autonomy
  • Take pride in delivering a high-quality, personal service
What’s on Offer
  • Salary negotiable up to £55,000, depending on experience
  • Stand-alone solicitor position with genuine autonomy
  • Dedicated legal secretary
  • Established and respected regional law firm
  • Opportunity to work with high-net-worth clients
  • Varied and interesting private client caseload
  • Full-time, office-based position
  • Plenty of available parking
  • Long-term career opportunity within a successful multi-service firm
If you are an experienced Private Client Solicitor looking for a role where you can take ownership of your caseload, work with quality clients and have dedicated support around you, this could be an excellent next step.
Apply now for a confidential discussion about the role.

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Amy Turner

Business Unit Director
07537156 445

amy.turner@douglas-scott.co.uk

Amy Turner, now the Business Unit Director at Douglas Scott, oversees all levels of permanent legal recruitment across Yorkshire. Amy has rejoined the company after a number of years away, having previously been with Douglas Scott for 10 years. With 20 years of recruitment experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her role. Outside of work, Amy enjoys spending time with her daughter and managing a busy life.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Wills & Probate Law
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Brighouse
  • Reference: 1368685