Private Client Associate/Senior Associate

Realm Recruit; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading private client team in the UK as an Associate or Senior Associate. This position offers a balanced opportunity with competitive compensation, hybrid working, and ample support for career growth in a dynamic legal environment. You'll engage with complex cases and develop your expertise in estate management, surrounded by top legal professionals.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free parking at Associate level

Career progression to Legal Director or Partner

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Private client solicitor with 4–8 years PQE.
• Experience in managing complex caseloads.
• Confidence in handling estate planning and cross-border estates.

Responsibilities

• Joining a Tier 1 Legal 500-ranked team focusing on wills, trusts, and tax planning.
• Supporting high-net-worth individuals and business owners.
• Opportunities for career progression to Legal Director or Partner.

Skills

Estate planning

Trusts

Wealth preservation

Strong communication skills

Collaborative approach

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

• Join one of the UK’s fastest-growing private client teams, backed by national leadership and vision
• Carve out your niche—whether that’s cross-border, business owner wealth, or complex estates
• Enjoy flexible working, top-of-market salary and direct support from senior leaders

This is a standout opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate to join a Tier 1 Legal 500-ranked private client team with national ambition and an established track record of delivering expert advice across wills, estates, trusts and tax planning.

The department is headed up by a former Chair of STEP Yorkshire, who has a clear vision for growth. Having built the Leeds team from the ground up, Andrea is now leading the team’s expansion across the country—and wants ambitious solicitors who are ready to specialise, grow, and work with some of the best private client lawyers in the market.

You’ll join a collaborative, supportive environment and be encouraged to develop your technical expertise and leadership skills while working on high-quality matters for HNW individuals, business owners, and international families.

Who we’re looking for

• Private client solicitor with 4–8 PQE (Associate/Senior Associate level)
• Confident managing complex caseloads including estate planning, trusts and wealth preservation
• Experience with business assets, cross-border estates or complex trust work is highly desirable
• Ambitious and technically strong, with a collaborative approach and strong communication skills

Salary & benefits

• £60,000–£75,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working – typically 1–2 days per week in the office
• Bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking at Associate level
• Career progression to Legal Director or Partner
• STEP support and involvement in national special interest groups
• Flexible working hours
• Sunday Times Best Place to Work employer

Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood
If you’re a private client associate or senior associate looking to take the next step with one of the UK’s most ambitious private client teams, contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood [e-mail] call03300 245 606for a confidential chat.