Private Client Associate/Senior Associate – 5 – 8 PQE

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Private Client Associate/Senior Associate – 5 – 8 PQE

Published
14/05/2026
Location
York, United Kingdom
Category
Job Type
Type Of Lawyer
  • Solicitor
Work Hours
Full-time
Reference No:
BH-53204
Area of Law
  • Private Client
Contact Email
eoghan.routledge@qedlegal.com
Contact
Eoghan Routledge
Contact Phone
07907365035
Region
Yorkshire

Description

Private Client Solicitor – Wealth & Estate Planning

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a thriving Personal Wealth and Estate Planning team.

QED Legal is recruiting on behalf of a well-established, highly regarded full-service law firm with multiple offices across the region. The firm has built an excellent reputation through the dedication and expertise of its people, combining a progressive, forward-thinking approach with the enduring values of a trusted legal adviser.

Our client is seeking a skilled Private Client Solicitor with approximately 5–8 years’ PQE to join its expanding team in a vibrant city-centre location. STEP qualification is desirable but not essential. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload with Partner oversight and will be expected to contribute from day one.

 

  • Advising on and preparing tailored Wills and succession planning arrangements
  • Delivering strategic capital tax and estate planning advice for high-net-worth individuals, business owners, agricultural clients, and entrepreneurs
  • Handling complex estate administrations, including matters involving trusts and coordination with external advisers
  • Managing intestate estate matters
  • Drafting and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney
  • Advising on and establishing lifetime Trusts, as well as ongoing trust administration
  • Contributing to business development initiatives and networking within the local professional community

 

  • Career development – Genuine support to grow expertise and specialise in areas of interest
  • Collaborative environment – Opportunity to work closely with clients, their families, and professional advisers including accountants and financial planners
  • High-quality work – Exposure to complex, high-value, and technically rewarding matters
  • Flexible working – Hybrid/agile arrangements with a central office base
  • Supportive culture – A friendly, inclusive team that values work-life balance
  • Modern infrastructure – Investment in the latest legal technology and staff wellbeing
  • Cross-referral opportunities – A collegiate ethos that encourages collaboration across practice areas
  • Competitive package – Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits

For additional information please reach out to Eoghan at QED Legal via the details provided.

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