Private Client Solicitor
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The vacancy
Following our successful merger last year, we are continuing to go from strength to strength. As part of our ongoing expansion, we are now seeking an experienced Solicitor to join our growing Wills, Estates & Tax Planning team in York.
This is an exciting opportunity to progress your career within a supportive and highly experienced department, working on a broad and varied caseload that includes interesting and complex high‑value estate matters.
Your Role Will Include:
- Running your own caseload, including drafting Wills, Trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorney, and dealing with Trust and Estate Administration — including complex matters involving High‑Net‑Worth, business, and agricultural clients.
- Drafting and reviewing legal documentation with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Contributing to the growth and future development of the department, including assisting with client development, marketing initiatives, and networking activities.
- Mentoring and supporting junior colleagues and collaborating effectively within the wider team.
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, including Lexcel standards.
- Working towards and achieving financial targets as agreed with the Department Head or Branch Partner.
- Handling routine and complex enquiries from clients and telephone callers professionally, ensuring complaints are resolved promptly and satisfactorily.
- Ensuring that work produced by support staff meets the highest quality standards.
- Undertaking additional tasks that may reasonably be required within the scope of the role.
You Will Have:
- 2–6 years PQE in Wills, Estates & Tax Planning.
- Possession of the STEP qualification, or currently working towards it, or the ability to demonstrate technical skills and experience equivalent to STEP, along with a willingness to undertake the qualification.
- Excellent client-facing skills, with the ability to nurture existing relationships and help generate new business through networking and profile-raising activities.
The company
With a full-service offering and a diverse client base, Wilkin Chapman Rollits continues to grow, while maintaining our commitment to quality, innovation, and client-focused service.
We know that happy, motivated employees drive success, and a strong, forward-thinking culture benefits everyone. That’s why we provide the tools, support, and opportunities our people need to thrive.
With our combined roots stretching back over 300 years, we are the largest law firm operating out of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, with six regional locations and a place in the Lawyer UK 200. We combine deep local and sector knowledge with the strength, resources, and reach to handle any challenge—offering the best of both a large firm and a trusted, client-focused partner.
We invest in your career, offering a great benefits package and a supportive, sociable working environment. You’ll be joining a community of like-minded professionals who value collaboration, innovation, and excellence across our locations in Grimsby, Lincoln, Louth, Hull, York and Beverley.
At Wilkin Chapman Rollits, we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals from all backgrounds. We believe diversity fosters a values-led culture, fuels our growth, and creates opportunities for our colleagues to develop and succeed. As a Disability Confident and Armed Forces Friendly employer, we are dedicated to an inclusive environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported.
The Benefits
The benefits
We recognise the importance of looking after you and your family, which is why we offer an excellent package of benefits to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
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