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Private Client Solicitor

Job details
Posting date: 10 December 2025
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: Negotiable depending on experience plus competitive benefits package
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 09 January 2026
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week
Company: Bailey Hunter
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: JC3880

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Summary

Senior Private Client – Leeds
FT/Hybrid

An established and respected Leeds law firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Partner-level Private Client solicitor (10+ PQE) to join its Private Client team. This is a high-profile role with complex and varied work, including tax planning for business owners, entrepreneurs, and agricultural clients, alongside opportunities to work with the corporate team.

The role offers:

- Collaborative working environment – no individual targets; work closely with
colleagues across corporate, employment, litigation, and commercial teams.
- Business development opportunities – some following desirable, but a willingness
to engage in BD is key.
- Hybrid working – flexible arrangements with encouragement to spend time in the
office; team culture values presence and collaboration.
- Immediate start – busy workload, plenty of high-quality cases from day one.

Ideal candidates will have:

- 10+ PQE with a strong high net worth Private Client background
- Knowledge of the Leeds legal market
- Experience handling complex matters for high-net-worth or business-owner clients
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious senior solicitor to join a firm with a strong reputation, significant work, and a flexible, supportive culture.

For more information or to apply in confidence, contact Claire Cox at Bailey Hunter – clairecox@baileyhunter.com

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