Private Client Lawyer (Team Leader) - Huddersfield
| Posting date: | 17 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £45,000.0 to £70,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 45000 - 70000 depending on PQE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 October 2025 |
| Location: | Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 2HL |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4725280_1758114414 |
Summary
Are you an experienced Private Client Lawyer ready to take the next step in your career? A growing practice with offices across the West Yorkshire region is looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to lead a busy and well-established Private Client team in Huddersfield.
About the Role:
As Team Leader, you'll play a pivotal role in managing a thriving caseload while mentoring and supporting junior team members. You'll be responsible for delivering high-quality legal services across a broad range of private client matters including:
- Wills and estate planning
- Probate and estate administration
- Trusts
- Powers of attorney
- Court of Protection work
The ideal candidate:
- Around 5 years post-qualification experience in Private Client law (it is essential that applying candidates be qualified lawyers).
- Strong technical knowledge and client care skills
- Proven leadership or supervisory experience (or readiness to step into a leadership role)
- Excellent communication and organisational abilities
- A collaborative and proactive approach
What's on offer:
- Competitive salary (salary range between £45,000 - £70,000 based on PQE and specific experience suitable candidates may have).
- Hybrid working model (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
- Supportive and forward-thinking firm culture
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development
- Access to high-quality work and a loyal client base
If this sounds like the perfect role for your next move then please contact Samuel Higgins at Hays Legal on 0113 200 3717. Alternatively, please send your CV directly across
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