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