Solicitor / Legal Executive – Estate Planning
Sheffield (Hybrid – 2 days office-based) | Circa £52,000+ (DOE, minimum 2+ PQE)
Full-time, Permanent
Are you a passionate estate planning lawyer looking to take the next step in your career? We’re working with a highly regarded national law firm to recruit a skilled Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their growing Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning team in Sheffield.
This team is known for its depth of expertise in protecting client wealth and managing complex estates, often involving high-net-worth individuals and cross-border matters. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive team that values technical excellence, care, and forward-thinking legal solutions.
What You'll Be Doing
You will be supporting clients through a full range of estate planning services, including:
* Advising on, drafting, and executing wills
* Creating and administering trusts (for family, property, or investment purposes)
* Advising on asset structuring, tax efficiency, and long-term wealth management
* Succession planning for family businesses and high-value estates
* Supporting colleagues and collaborating across complex, high-value matters
About You
You’re a client-focused and technically confident estate planning lawyer with:
* 2+ years PQE as a Solicitor or Legal Executive in private client or estate planning work
* Experience advising HNW individuals (estates of £1m+ desirable)
* Strong exposure to wills, LPAs, trusts, and inheritance tax planning
* Ideally, a STEP qualification or ambition to obtain it
* A commercial mindset, with a track record or appetite for building client and referrer relationships
* A collaborative, compassionate approach to legal services
Why Apply?
This role offers the chance to join a firm where your contribution is genuinely valued, and your career can flourish. In addition to interesting, meaningful work, you’ll enjoy:
* Hybrid working – 2 days office, 3 remote
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with option to buy more)
* Comprehensive well-being and mental health support
* Westfield Health & Aviva Digital GP access
* Two fully paid volunteering days annually
* A strong commitment to social impact, DEI, and environmental responsibility
* Clear development pathways in a recognised ‘Best Workplace for Wellbeing’
If you're looking for a friendly and inclusive environment where you can do meaningful work that supports individuals and families long-term, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.