Private Client Associate Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

• 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 [e-mail] or call 03300 245 606 to find out more.