Senior Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive - Sheffield
📍 Sheffield | Hybrid/Office-Based
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive (10+ PQE) to join a growing and highly regarded Private Client team in Sheffield.
This role offers the chance to lead and develop a small team, playing a key role in the continued expansion of the department. You will handle a broad range of high-quality private client work while mentoring junior colleagues and shaping the team's future direction.
Your caseload will include:
Probate and estate administration
Inheritance tax and estate planning
Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
Trusts and Court of Protection mattersYou will work closely with a wide professional network, including accountants, financial advisers and other referrers, while delivering clear, commercially focused advice to clients.
About You
Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 10+ years' private client experience
Proven track record in business development and billing
Experience or ambition to lead and develop a team
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage complex matters efficiently
Excellent communication skills and ability to build long-term client relationships, including with high-net-worth individuals
Commercially minded with a proactive approach
Strong IT skills (including Microsoft Office)
Full driving licence and access to own transport
STEP qualification desirable
What's on Offer
Competitive salary reflective of seniority and experience
Opportunity to lead and grow a team within an expanding office
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Clear progression pathway at senior level
High-quality work and established client base
Ongoing investment in systems, technology and peopleThis is an excellent opportunity for a senior private client professional looking to step into a leadership role, build a team, and play a key part in a growing practice