Senior Private Client Solicitor - Be A Mentor To A Growing Sheffield Team

Join a highly regarded and well-established Private Client team at a time of continued growth and investment.

A Legal 500 firmare seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive (7+ PQE) to take on a senior role within a thriving Sheffield office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a leadership position, with real influence over team development, client relationships and the future direction of the department.

You will handle a broad and high-quality private client caseload, including:

• Wills and estate planning
• Probate and estate administration
• Inheritance tax planning
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Advising individuals, families and professional referrers

Alongside fee earning, you will play a key role in leading and mentoring a small team, supporting junior colleagues and helping to shape best practice within the department. The firm continues to attract new work while maintaining strong, long-standing relationships with clients, trustees, accountants and independent financial advisers.

• A Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive with 7+ years' PQE
• Confident managing complex private client matters independently
• Commercially aware, with a strong approach to client care and relationship building
• Experienced in supervising or mentoring others, or ready to take that next step
• Well organised, with excellent attention to detail and time recording discipline

You will be comfortable advising clients from a wide range of backgrounds, including high net worth individuals, and able to communicate complex legal issues clearly and sensitively.

A full driving licence and access to your own transport is required, as there may be some travel to meet clients and professional contacts.

In return, you will join a supportive and collaborative firm that genuinely values its people. You can expect:

• A competitive salary reflecting experience and seniority
• A clear opportunity for career progression and leadership
• A positive, professional working environment with strong values
• The chance to be part of a firm committed to clients, colleagues and the local community

This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior private client role within a respected Sheffield practice and make a real impact.

Existing Partners and Legal Directors can still consider applying for this position as job title/fit can be discussed at interview.

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