Private Client Solicitor
| 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: | York, North Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bailey Hunter |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JC3911 |
Summary
Wills & Probate Solicitor – York (Central)
Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience running your own caseload
Level: Any PQE level considered (Solicitor / Legal Executive / equivalent)
Location: York (central)
A well-regarded York law firm is looking to recruit an experienced Wills & Probate Solicitor to join its established Private Client team in a central York location. This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys quality private client work, values a friendly environment, and wants a role where they can get on with the job with the right level of support.
The role
You’ll manage your own caseload of wills and probate matters, including:
- Drafting Wills and providing estate planning advice
- Probate applications and full estate administration
- LPAs (desirable)
- Advising executors, beneficiaries and families with sensitivity and clarity
- Managing files efficiently from instruction to completion
What they’re looking for
- At least 3 years’ experience handling a wills and probate caseload independently
(any PQE level considered)
- Solid technical grounding in private client work
- Strong client care and a calm, professional manner
- A team player who takes pride in delivering a good service
- Any PQE level considered – the key is capability and the right attitude
What’s on offer
- High-quality private client work
- Central York location
- Friendly, supportive team culture
- Competitive salary and benefits (DOE) including bonus
Interested? For more information or to apply in confidence, contact Claire Cox at Bailey Hunter – clairecox@baileyhunter.com
Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience running your own caseload
Level: Any PQE level considered (Solicitor / Legal Executive / equivalent)
Location: York (central)
A well-regarded York law firm is looking to recruit an experienced Wills & Probate Solicitor to join its established Private Client team in a central York location. This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys quality private client work, values a friendly environment, and wants a role where they can get on with the job with the right level of support.
The role
You’ll manage your own caseload of wills and probate matters, including:
- Drafting Wills and providing estate planning advice
- Probate applications and full estate administration
- LPAs (desirable)
- Advising executors, beneficiaries and families with sensitivity and clarity
- Managing files efficiently from instruction to completion
What they’re looking for
- At least 3 years’ experience handling a wills and probate caseload independently
(any PQE level considered)
- Solid technical grounding in private client work
- Strong client care and a calm, professional manner
- A team player who takes pride in delivering a good service
- Any PQE level considered – the key is capability and the right attitude
What’s on offer
- High-quality private client work
- Central York location
- Friendly, supportive team culture
- Competitive salary and benefits (DOE) including bonus
Interested? For more information or to apply in confidence, contact Claire Cox at Bailey Hunter – clairecox@baileyhunter.com