Private Client Solicitor
| 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 |
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
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