About this role
Litigation Solicitor
Location: York City Centre
Hybrid Working: 1–2 days from home once settled
Salary: Competitive + great benefits
The Firm:
Reed Legal are delighted to be partnering with a leading private client firm in Yorkshire. They are one of the oldest law firms in the UK, with a proud heritage, known for their high-quality service and deep-rooted client relationships, some spanning centuries.
They specialise in servicing landowners, landed estates, trusts, charities, farmers, family businesses, and private individuals. Their reputation is built on practical, down-to-earth advice backed by serious technical expertise. They are not driven by targets or profit margins, but by people, relationships, and results, making them a great option for someone looking to escape the high-pressure environment of a bigger city firm.
The Role:
They are looking for a Litigation Solicitor (NQ+) to join their close-knit and highly respected team. This is a new role created due to a growing caseload of complex, high-value and interesting work that includes a varied caseload of Property and Probate Disputes, Employment and even Court of Appeal and Supreme Court Cases.
You’ll work alongside 2 partners and 2 secretaries who will support you with intellectually stimulating matters that go beyond routine transactional work, involving further research with a bespoke and relationship-driven approach rather than bulk work.
Why Join:
Work-life balance: No set targets or culture of long-hours, with flexibility for appointments and up-to 1-2 days working from home per weekGenerous Annual Leave: 23 days + public holidays + Christmas closureSupportive culture: Friendly, relaxed office with a sense of humour, mutual respect and office dogsStability: Join a secure firm with long-standing clientsLocation: Work in a beautiful listed building in the heart of YorkQuality of work: Interesting, stimulating and high-value work, with complex problem solving, rather than high-volume caseloadsProgression: Annual salary reviews and autonomy in the role with potential to progress up the ranks to Partnership.Extras: Health insurance, Christmas bonus, Flexibility for appointments and Regular office outings (kids welcome!) What You’ll Bring:
Experience with Litigation An ambitious and collaborative mindset with a practical, client-focused approachA strong understanding of agricultural or estate-related property matters would be beneficial but not essentialA desire to work in a firm where quality, not quantity, is the priority How to Apply:
If you’re looking for a role where you can do meaningful, high-quality work in a supportive and historic firm, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply to this advert or contact Kenza at Reed Legal Edinburgh, for more information.