Private Client Associate Solicitor
- Work in a Tier 2 Legal 500 private client team, ranked among the top three in Sheffield.
- Handle a mix of high-net-worth and high-volume work, with a clear progression path to Senior Associate.
- Enjoy flexible working options, enhanced benefits, and a positive, supportive team culture.
Are you an experienced private client solicitor looking for a role where you can develop your expertise and progress your career in a leading regional firm?
This is an opportunity to join a long-established Sheffield firm with a re-energised and supportive team culture. Since recent changes within the department, the atmosphere has never been better, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and professional development.
You’ll take on a mix of complex HNW work and a high-volume caseload of more straightforward matters, helping to balance the workload across the team. If you’re a driven, self-sufficient solicitor who thrives on variety, this role offers both challenge and career progression in an award-winning firm.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a solicitor or legal executive with:
- 4+ years’ PQE in private client law.
- Strong experience in wills, probate, estate administration, and LPAs.
- Knowledge of trust administration and tax returns.
- A self-sufficient, proactive approach—ready to hit the ground running.
- Excellent communication, client care, and drafting skills.
- The ability to summarise and present complex legal information clearly.
Salary & Benefits
- 40% home working (up to two days per week from home).
- Clear pathway to Senior Associate within a leading private client team.
- Enhanced benefits package, including:
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
- Death in service cover.
- Enhanced pension and sick pay.
- Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
- A central Sheffield office with excellent transport links.
- A re-energised team culture—a supportive and friendly working environment.
Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood
If you’re looking for a role in a thriving, collaborative team with opportunities for progression and high-quality work, get in touch with Bill Szajna-Hopgood at bill.szajnahopgood@realmrecruit.com or call 03300 245 606 to find out more.
Key details
Salary
£45,000 - £55,000
Location
- South Yorkshire
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Private Client
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