Estate Planning Solicitor

Lynx Employment Services Ltd; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm is seeking a Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning team in Sheffield. This full-time, permanent role offers a chance to work with high-net-worth clients, providing comprehensive estate planning services in a supportive and collaborative environment. Enjoy hybrid working, generous holiday, and a commitment to well-being and social impact.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Comprehensive well-being and mental health support

Hybrid working – 2 days office, 3 remote

Two fully paid volunteering days annually

Strong commitment to social impact, DEI, and environmental responsibility

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Client-focused

Technical confidence

Collaborative approach

Commercial mindset

Education

STEP qualification or ambition to obtain it

Job description

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.