Private Client Solicitor

REALM RECRUIT; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationally renowned law firm in South Yorkshire is seeking a private client solicitor with at least 2 years' PQE. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex cases in a supportive environment with clear progression. You will have the flexibility to specialise in various areas of private client law. Excellent benefits include a salary of £50,000–£65,000, hybrid working, and strong internal promotion culture.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free parking at Associate level

Fully expensed car at Partner level

Support for further accreditation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' PQE in private client law.
• Strong grounding across wills, trusts, tax, and estate administration.
• Experience in niche areas such as business wealth, cross-border work, or agriculture is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex, high-value private client cases.
• Specialize in areas of private client law that excite you.
• Collaborate with top-ranking lawyers within the team.

Skills

Private client law expertise

Wills and trusts knowledge

Tax and estate administration

Cross-border legal experience

Job description

Overview

Apply now. Join one of the UK’s most ambitious and well-resourced private client teams. Focus on complex, high-value work and carve out your niche within a growing national department. Flexible working, top-of-market salaries and clear progression from day one. A nationally renowned law firm is growing its Private Client team and is seeking a solicitor with at least 2 years’ PQE to help build a market-leading offering across the UK.

This is a unique opportunity to join a Tier 1 Legal 500 team where you’ll work alongside recognised leaders in the field and have the freedom to specialise in the area of private client law that excites you most—whether that’s cross-border estates, wealth preservation, agricultural assets, or complex trust work. Led by the newly appointed National Head of Private Client, the firm is investing heavily in its future and wants passionate, ambitious lawyers who are excited by the opportunity to make their mark.

Who we’re looking for

• Private client solicitor with 2+ PQE
• Strong grounding across wills, trusts, tax and estate administration
• Experience in niche areas such as business wealth, cross-border work, PI trusts, or agriculture is highly desirable
• Confident communicator with an appetite to develop technical expertise and progress your career

Salary & Benefits

• £50,000–£65,000 depending on level (higher at Legal Director/Partner)
• Hybrid working – 1–2 days in the office per week
• Flexible working hours
• Bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking at Associate level
• Fully expensed car, fuel and parking at Partner level
• Excellent support from top-ranking lawyers and strong internal promotion culture
• National STEP involvement and support for further accreditation

Contact

If you’re a private client solicitor ready to work on some of the most interesting cases in the country and want to join a growing, ambitious team, contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood at [e-mail] or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.