At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a diverse private client caseload and build lasting client relationships.
- Company: Join a respected rural law firm with a focus on employee wellbeing.
- Benefits: Earn up to £65,000, enjoy 36 days leave, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in clients' lives while enjoying a superb work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitors or Chartered Legal Executives with private client law experience.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 65000 £ per year.
Eventus Legal are seeking a Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join a well‑established and expanding rural law firm. This permanent Private Client Solicitor job offers the opportunity to work with a varied and high‑quality private client caseload whilst enjoying an excellent work‑life balance. The position is available on a full‑time basis, although part‑time hours will be considered for the right candidate. Based in either Settle, North Yorkshire or Grassington, North Yorkshire, the successful Private Client Solicitor will benefit from a salary of up to £65,000 depending on experience, limited hybrid working and remote working flexibility, 36 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, an extended Christmas shutdown, workplace pension and a supportive, collaborative working environment. Working hours are 8:45am – 5:00pm with a 45‑minute lunch break.
Job Responsibilities
- Managing a broad private client caseload
- Advising clients on Wills and estate planning
- Preparing and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Administering estates and probate matters
- Advising on trusts and inheritance tax planning
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Working closely with colleagues across other departments
- Contributing to the continued growth of the private client offering
Person Specification
- Applications are sought from qualified Solicitors or Chartered Legal Executives with experience in private client law.
- Experience handling a private client caseload
- Strong technical knowledge of Wills, Probate and Powers of Attorney
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive and organised approach
- The ability to manage files independently
- A commitment to delivering outstanding client service
- An interest in building long‑term client relationships
- STEP qualifications or a willingness to work towards them would be advantageous but are not essential
Benefits and Rewards
- Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
- Full‑time permanent job with part‑time considered
- Hybrid working and remote working flexibility
- 36 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Additional Christmas closure provided by the firm
- Workplace pension with Aviva
- Friendly and supportive working culture
- Open‑door management approach
- Excellent quality of work
- Long‑term career development opportunities
- Superb work‑life balance
About the Law Firm
Our client is a highly respected and expanding full‑service rural law firm with offices across North Yorkshire, Cumbria and County Durham. The firm has developed an outstanding reputation for delivering high‑quality legal advice whilst maintaining a genuinely personal approach to client care. The practice advises individuals, families, landowners, farmers and businesses across a wide range of legal services. Employees are encouraged to develop their careers within a supportive and welcoming environment where collaboration and client service are highly valued. This Private Client Solicitor job offers the opportunity to work from either Settle, North Yorkshire or Grassington, North Yorkshire whilst enjoying an exceptional quality of life.
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.
Private Client Solicitor in Grassington employer: Eventus Recruitment Group
Eventus Legal is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for Private Client Solicitors in the picturesque settings of Settle or Grassington, North Yorkshire. With a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, the firm provides generous benefits including up to £65,000 salary, 36 days annual leave, hybrid working options, and long-term career development opportunities, all while maintaining a superb work-life balance.
