Private Client Solicitor
- Lead and grow the firm’s private client presence in Sheffield
- Handle complex and high-value estate work with autonomy
- Join an award-winning, Legal 500-recognised Wills & Probate team
We’re working exclusively on an exciting opportunity for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join a thriving Wills & Probate team in Sheffield, now part of a Top 200 law firm.
This role is ideal for a seasoned lawyer who is ready to take on a senior-level position, manage a varied caseload, contribute to the growth of the team, and help develop the firm’s presence across Yorkshire.
Who we’re looking for
- A qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 4+ years’ PQE
- Strong technical knowledge across Wills, Trusts, Probate, Tax Planning, LPAs and Court of Protection
- Confident handling complex or high-net-worth estates and managing a full caseload independently
- Comfortable supervising or mentoring junior team members and supporting the development of others
- A collaborative, client-focused professional with excellent communication and organisation skills
What you’ll be doing
- Managing a diverse caseload including wills, probate, trusts, elderly client matters, and high-value estate work
- Working closely with the Head of Department and broader private client network to deliver exceptional client care
- Supervising and mentoring junior solicitors and paralegals, contributing to team development
- Participating in marketing and business development to build the firm’s presence in Sheffield and Yorkshire
- Playing a key role in raising the profile of the department with the aim of achieving future Legal 500 recognition
Salary & Benefits
- Up to £70,000+, depending on experience and level
- Hybrid working – flexible WFH policy based on experience and workload
- Up to 38 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Enhanced family-friendly benefits – maternity/paternity pay, sickness allowance
- Life assurance (3x salary)
- Ongoing professional development – STEP/SFE encouraged and supported
- Clear pathway to senior leadership or partnership
Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood
📩 bill.szajna-hopgood@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Key details
Salary
£60,000 - £70,000
Location
- South Yorkshire
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Private Client
Job ref
V-37098-5
Specialist for Private Client, Court of Protection and Contentious Probate lawyers in Yorkshire.
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