Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive
Ilkley

A highly regarded and growing regional law firm is seeking an ambitious and motivated Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join its established Ilkley office.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the continued success and expansion of a busy private client team, handling high-quality work within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

The Role You will manage your own caseload independently while working collaboratively with colleagues to contribute to the department’s overall success and profitability.

Your work will include:

• Drafting Wills and Trusts
• Preparing and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Trust and Estate Administration
• Court of Protection matters (ideally acting as a lead within this area)
• Maintaining strong relationships with existing clients and developing new referrer connections
• Contributing to marketing and business development initiatives
• Ensuring financial control of matters including billing and cash flow management
• Accurate time recording and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Cross-referring work across departments

You will also act as a senior presence within the Ilkley office, actively supporting colleagues and contributing to a collaborative team culture.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with solid private client experience
• Confident managing your own caseload of wills, trusts, LPAs and estate administration
• Ideally experienced in Court of Protection work
• Able to mentor and support junior team members
• Organised, commercially aware and confident with clients
• Professional, approachable and resilient
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• 25 days’ holiday plus your birthday off
• Hybrid working (following probation)
• Continuous professional development
• Wellbeing Hours
• Health Cash Plan
• Group Life Assurance
• Pension contribution
• Perkbox benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven private client lawyer looking to take the next step in their career within a firm that genuinely values quality, collaboration and long-term development.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch:

jennifer.crowther@qedlegal.com
07359 554471