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Private Client Solicitor

Job details
Posting date: 20 February 2026
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: Negotiable depending on experience plus competitive benefits package
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 22 March 2026
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week
Company: Bailey Hunter
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: JC3907

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Summary

Level: Any level (NQ–Senior) – training and support available
Location: Harrogate (hybrid working – minimum 3 days in the office)
Salary: Competitive + benefits (DOE)

A friendly, well-regarded Harrogate law firm is looking to recruit a Private Client Solicitor at any level to join its growing Private Client team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to develop their expertise with genuinely good-quality work – including the chance to gain experience handling larger, more complex and high-value estates.

This role would suit a Private Client Solicitor, or even a Trainee Solicitor with at least 6 months experience in private client matters, who’s confident with the basics and wants to build breadth and depth, as well as someone more experienced who enjoys a smaller team environment with a strong culture and support.

The role

You’ll work on a varied private client caseload, tailored to your level, which may include:

- Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Probate and estate administration
- Trusts and estate planning (exposure available)
- High value / more complex estates (excellent learning opportunity)
- Client meetings and ongoing advisory work

What they’re looking for

- A Solicitor (or equivalent fee earner or Trainee Solicitor) with some experience in
Private Client matters
- Any level considered – training and supervision can be provided
- Strong client care and a professional, approachable manner
- Someone who enjoys working in a small, close-knit team

What’s on offer

- Hybrid working (minimum 3 days in the Harrogate office)
- 25 days holidays + bank holidays
- Growing team with clear scope to progress
- High-quality work and the chance to build experience on larger, higher value
estates
- Friendly, supportive environment – no big-firm politics, just good people

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

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