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Any current vacancies are listed below:

If you would like an informal chat about any of the vacancies below, please call Adrienne Patterson, Practice Manager, on 01756 799000.

Head of Department – Private Client

Mewies Solicitors | Skipton, North Yorkshire

About Mewies

Mewies Solicitors is a highly regarded, well‑established law firm with a strong reputation across Skipton and the wider North Yorkshire area. The firm is known for the quality of its advice, long‑standing client relationships and has been supporting its clients for 66 years.

We are forward focused firm and are deliberately investing in our future, strengthening leadership, developing our people and building a sustainable platform for long‑term growth.

This role is part of that future.

Why Skipton?

Skipton is a thriving market town with a strong sense of community, excellent transport links, independent shops and outstanding countryside nearby. It is consistently recognised as one of the happiest and most desirable places to live, why not work here too?

The Opportunity

This is a very exciting role for the right candidate.

We are looking to appoint a Head of Department to lead, shape and grow our Private Client team.

This is an interesting, varied and high‑quality role, combining:

Technically engaging Private Client work
Trusted, long‑term client relationships
Leadership responsibility.

The role is open to:

An experienced Head of Department, or
A senior Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive ready to take the next step into leadership.

The Department:

The Private Client Department at Mewies is broad, varied and far from routine including

Wills of all types, from straightforward instructions to more complex estate planning

Lasting Powers of Attorney, including advisory work around capacity and family dynamics
Obtaining Grants of Representation and administering estates of varying size and complexity
Advising on Inheritance Tax planning, including lifetime trusts, gifting and Deeds of Variation
Preparation and submission of Inheritance Tax Accounts, including Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs
Administration of Lifetime and Will Trusts, including Trust Accounts, Tax Returns and restructuring
Court of Protection Deputyship and ancillary applications
Advising Attorneys on duties, responsibilities and best practice

This is a role for someone who enjoys variety, complexity and quality, and who values work that is engaging and personally rewarding.

Head of Department Responsibilities

Alongside fee‑earning work, you will:

Lead the Private Client department and shape its future direction
Build and develop the team, with clear supervision and progression
Influence how the department operates and grows
Play an active role in senior leadership discussions
Contribute to the firm’s wider strategy and future planning

There is real autonomy, trust and influence in this role.

About You

You will be:

A qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with strong Private Client experience
Either already in a leadership role or ready to step into one
Interested in building and shaping a team, not just running files
Motivated by quality, reputation and long‑term impact

A STEP qualification is preferred but not essential. Support for further STEP study is available.

Career Progression

This role offers excellent long‑term prospects and the opportunity to play a meaningful part in the future of a respected and forward‑thinking firm. We are genuinely committed to career development and wellbeing, and offer a range of competitive benefits to support this.To apply, or for a confidential conversation about the role, please contact the Practice Manager, Adrienne Patterson, [email protected] or 01756 799000.

Commercial Property Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive 2 year + PQE

We have an opportunity for a 2 year + PQE Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join the team at Mewies Solicitors in our Property Department. We are a well established practice providing services across all main practice areas in the ‘Gateway to the Dales’ market town of Skipton, North Yorkshire.

The successful candidate will assume responsibility for an existing caseload covering the whole spectrum of commercial property work including commercial sales and purchases, option agreements and similar arrangements, commercial leases (acting for Landlords and Tenants), commercial property finance, and agricultural property (including overage agreements).

The position has excellent prospects for career progression for the right candidate.

To apply please send a CV and covering letter to the Practice Manager, Adrienne Patterson, either by email at [email protected] or by post to the office at Clifford House Keighley Road Skipton BD23 2NB.

Family Solicitor or Legal Executive with litigation and advocacy qualifications – (Minimum 5 years PQE)

We are currently seeking an experienced family Solicitor or Legal Executive to join our busy family department, providing current and accurate Family law advice to clients of the practice on divorce, finance, children, injunction work and cohabitation matters, including advocacy in a professional, courteous manner. Running your own caseload with minimal supervision, whilst being an integral member of the business’ Family law department. Attending Court to represent clients, attending with Counsel, as required regarding family/matrimonial matters.

We are looking for a friendly but professional team player, who will also support the Family team in promoting and developing the Family law department, including attending marketing and networking events.