Senior Private Client Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Sheffield legal firm seeks a Private Client Solicitor for a senior role with options for business development or high-end technical focus. This position provides flexibility and the chance to significantly impact clients and operational leadership, while managing complex estates and trusts in a top-tier team.

Benefits

Up to 2 days per week working from home

Opportunities for professional development

Leadership role potential

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years' PQE for Senior Associate, 9+ for Director level.
• Experience with complex estates, trusts, and probate.
• Leadership ambitions or past leadership experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex wills and probate work for high net worth clients.
• Handle estate and trust matters with a focus on quality.
• Serve as the outward-facing lead if desired.

Skills

Communication

Drafting

Business Development

Technical Ability

Attention to Detail

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

• Step into a senior private client role with real influence and flexibility
• Work from home two days a week
• Become the face of a top Sheffield team

This is a rare opportunity to join one of Sheffield’s best-ranked private client teams, in a role that can flex around you. Whether you’re ready to step into a Director-level role with business development responsibilities or prefer to focus on high-end technical work without management distractions, this role offers both options.

You’ll handle complex wills and probate work, including high net worth estates, trusts, LPAs and Court of Protection matters — all within a well-established, multi-accredited Sheffield firm with a fantastic reputation and a modern, flexible approach.

Who we’re looking for

• Private Client Solicitor, Legal Executive or experienced Fee Earner
• At least 6 years’ PQE (for Senior Associate level) or 9 years’ PQE+ (for Director level)
• Significant experience in complex and high-net-worth estate and trust matters
• Confident communicator with excellent drafting skills
• Strong technical ability and high attention to detail
• Business development experience and desire to be outward-facing
• Leadership experience or ambition to influence at a senior level

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and level
• Up to 2 days per week working from home
• Scope to step into a Director or Head of Department role
• Tier 2 Legal 500 Private Client team (3rd best ranked in Sheffield)
• Opportunity to become the outward-facing lead for the department
• Room to focus on high-quality fee earning — no requirement to take on operational supervision if not desired
• Great reputation for client care and professional development

Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood

If you're looking to take your next step in private client law with a reputable, flexible firm that values quality and autonomy, contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood at [e-mail] or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.