Private Client Solicitor
Posted 19 hours 37 minutes ago by Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Permanent
Not Specified
Other
Yorkshire, Sheffield, United Kingdom, S5 9
Job Description
Private Client Solicitor
Sheffield
Hybrid Working
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join a well-established and highly regarded law firm based in the heart of Sheffield. If you're looking to take the next step in your legal career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role: You will be responsible for managing a varied and high-quality caseload of private client matters, offering tailored legal advice to a loyal and growing client base. This is a key position within a busy and respected department.
Key areas of work include:
- Drafting wills and advising on inheritance tax planning
- Probate and the administration of estates
- Creation and management of trusts
- Lasting powers of attorney and Court of Protection matters
- Providing clear, compassionate guidance to clients from all walks of life
- A qualified Solicitor with 4+ years PQE (or equivalent experience) in private client work
- Strong technical knowledge and a proven ability to manage complex cases independently
- A client-focused approach with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- STEP qualification or working towards it (desirable, but not essential)
- Ability to build lasting client relationships and contribute to business development
- A competitive and negotiable salary, reflective of your experience and expertise
- Excellent career development and progression opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- A modern central Sheffield office with the option for hybrid working
- A strong pipeline of high-quality, referral-based work