Private Client Solicitor

Company: Yolk Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Bridgend
Job Description:

Senior Private Client Solicitor

South Wales | Hybrid Flexibility Available

Minimum 5 Years’ PQE

Yolk Legal are working with a well-established and growing South Wales law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Private Client Solicitor to lead and further develop its presence within the Bridgend and wider West Wales market.

This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for an ambitious senior solicitor who enjoys both high-quality private client work and the opportunity to help shape and grow a regional offering. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing the office, mentoring junior staff and driving business development initiatives across the local area.

The firm has an excellent reputation across South Wales for delivering approachable, client-focused legal services and has continued to grow organically over a number of years, with multiple offices and a strong standing within both private and business services. The wider Private Client team advises on:

  • Wills and estate planning
  • Probate and estate administration
  • Lasting Powers of Attorney
  • Trusts and tax planning
  • Court of Protection matters
  • High-value and complex estates

The team prides itself on combining technical expertise with compassionate client care and has developed a particularly strong reputation within local communities across South Wales.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

  • Manage a varied and quality private client caseload independently
  • Support the continued growth and development of the Bridgend office and surrounding region
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with local clients, referrers and professional contacts
  • Supervise and mentor junior solicitors, trainees and support staff
  • Assist with wider business development and strategic growth initiatives
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues across other offices and departments

Candidate Requirements

The firm is keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

  • A minimum of 5 years’ PQE within Private Client law
  • Strong experience handling wills, probate, estate administration and LPAs
  • Previous experience supervising or managing staff
  • Excellent client care and relationship management skills
  • A commercial and proactive approach to business development
  • The ability to work autonomously whilst also contributing positively to a wider team environment

What’s on Offer

  • The opportunity to take a visible leadership role within an established regional office
  • Genuine autonomy and progression potential
  • Quality existing work alongside the opportunity to further grow the client base
  • Hybrid/flexible working approach
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture
  • Competitive salary and benefits package depending on experience

This role would particularly suit someone looking for a long-term opportunity where they can combine quality legal work with leadership, client relationship management and regional growth responsibilities.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

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Posted: May 31st, 2026