Associate Private Wealth (35 PQE)

Dunnebier; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Sheffield is seeking an ambitious Associate with 35 years PQE to manage a high-quality caseload focused on high-net-worth individuals and their needs. The successful candidate will handle succession planning, give tailored legal advice, and build strong client relationships. This role offers autonomy, a collaborative environment, and a focus on client-centered values.

Benefits

Autonomy to manage your own caseload

Collaborative and inclusive environment

Focus on growth and innovation

Qualifications

• Expertise in drafting wills, trusts, and complex estate planning documents.
• Experience advising high-net-worth individuals and families.
• Familiarity with cross-border issues and international estate planning is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handle succession planning, trusts, wills, and estate administration matters.
• Offer tailored legal advice on tax mitigation and wealth preservation strategies.
• Collaborate with financial advisers, accountants, and offshore professionals.
• Deliver outstanding client care and build long-lasting client relationships.
• Support internationally mobile clients with UK estate and tax matters.
• Work with a contentious probate team to advise executors, trustees, and beneficiaries.

Skills

Client relationship skills

Commercial awareness

Excellent communication

Solutions-focused mindset

Education

35 years PQE in private wealth or private client law

Job description

About The Firm

An award-winning, forward-thinking law firm built on trust, expertise, and innovation. Known for delivering first-class legal services through a modern, jargon-free approach, the firm operates with strong core values: Community, Approachability, Excellence, and Integrity.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an ambitious Associate (35 years PQE) to join a respected Private Wealth team. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a high-quality caseload focused on high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, trustees, landowners, and charities.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle succession planning, trusts, wills, and estate administration matters.
• Offer tailored legal advice on tax mitigation and wealth preservation strategies.
• Collaborate with financial advisers, accountants, and offshore professionals.
• Deliver outstanding client care and build long-lasting client relationships.
• Support internationally mobile clients with UK estate and tax matters.
• Work with a contentious probate team to advise executors, trustees, and beneficiaries.

Requirements

• 35 years PQE in private wealth or private client law.
• Expertise in drafting wills, trusts, and complex estate planning documents.
• Experience advising high-net-worth individuals and families.
• Strong commercial awareness and a solutions-focused mindset.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Familiarity with cross-border issues and international estate planning is desirable.

What's on Offer

• Autonomy to manage your own caseload and develop your leadership skills.
• A collaborative, inclusive environment that promotes growth and innovation.
• A firm driven by values, putting clients and people at the heart of everything it does.