Overview
Handle high-quality private client work with a HNW focus. Progress your career in a collaborative and supportive team. Enjoy wellbeing-first culture and flexible hybrid working. Are you a Senior Private Client Solicitor ready to step into a career-defining role at one of the UK’s Top 200 law firms?
You’ll join a thriving, award-winning Wills & Probate team that’s known for both its technical excellence and its collaborative, down-to-earth culture. With high-quality support and paralegal assistance, you’ll be free to focus on what you do best, delivering top-tier service to clients across complex, high-value estates, trusts, and Court of Protection work.
This is an opportunity to work closely with a modern, forward-thinking Head of Department and help shape the team’s presence across Yorkshire, while enjoying a sensible workload and real flexibility.
Who we’re looking for
* Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 10+ years’ PQE
* Strong technical expertise in wills, probate, estate admin, LPAs, trusts, and tax planning
* Confident managing complex, high-net-worth estates independently
* Experience supervising junior fee earners (desirable)
* STEP or SFE qualified, or working towards (desirable)
* Friendly, collaborative, and calm under pressure
* Organised, numerate, and IT literate
* Client-focused with strong communication skills
What you’ll be doing
* Manage your own caseload of wills, probate, trusts, and elderly client work
* Support the Head of Department and mentor junior staff
* Build relationships with clients and referrers across the region
* Contribute to marketing, networking, and BD initiatives
* Work from your choice of office (Sheffield, Lincoln, Nottingham, or Grimsby)
* Flexible hybrid working depending on experience
Salary & benefits
* Up to £70,000+ depending on experience and seniority
* 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
* Life assurance (3x salary)
* Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
* Ongoing professional training and development
* Hybrid working policy
* Free parking at most offices
* Part-time or condensed hours considered
Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood
Want to help grow a Legal 500-recognised private client team with outstanding leadership and flexible working? Reach out in confidence today to learn more.
📩bill.szajnahopgood@realmrecruit.com
📞03300 245 606
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