Private Client Solicitor

Lynx Employment Services Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm seeks an ambitious Associate (3–5 years PQE) to join its Private Wealth team. This role involves managing cases for high-net-worth individuals, providing expert legal advice on estate planning and tax strategies, and fostering strong client relationships. The firm values growth and innovation, offering a supportive environment for your career development.

Benefits

Autonomy to manage own caseload

Collaborative and inclusive environment

Focus on client and employee values

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

• Manage a high-quality caseload focused on high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and charities.
• Offer tailored legal advice on tax mitigation and wealth preservation strategies.
• Collaborate with financial advisers and offshore professionals.

Skills

Client relationship management

Commercial awareness

Solutions-focused mindset

Education

3–5 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, andIntegrity.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an ambitiousAssociate (3–5 years PQE)to join a respectedPrivate Wealthteam. 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

• 3–5 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.