Private Client Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible policy

Pension

Death in service

Medicash Health plan

EAP support

Enhanced maternity pay

Increased annual leave

Volunteering leave

Wellbeing initiatives

Training program

Progression opportunities

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Private Client Senior Associate/Legal Director in Sheffield for a National firm with a strong HNW practice. The role involves managing wills, probate, trusts and estate administration with high-net-worth clients and clear progression within a growing team.

Hybrid working and a competitive salary up to £90,000 are offered along with bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, including pension, health plan, and wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Wills, probate, trusts and estate administration experience required.
• Experience advising on high-net-worth estates, tax and succession planning.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage wills, probate, trusts and estate administration matters.
• Advise on high-net-worth estates, tax planning and succession strategies.
• Handle LPAs and Court of Protection work.
• Support complex trust structuring and wealth planning.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships across offices.
• Contribute to business development and growth of Stoke-on-Trent team.

Skills

Private client experience

Tax experience

Solicitor/CILEX qualification

Caseload management

Commercial mindset

Client-focused

Time management

Ambition for progression

Team player

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX

6+ PQE

Job description

Private Client Solicitor – Sheffield – Up to £90,000 Excellent + Bonus + Benefits

A Legal 500 National firm is looking to appoint a Private Client Senior Associate/Legal Director in Sheffield.

This Private Client opportunity in Sheffield offers strong HNW work, an established client base and clear progression within a growing team.

The Role

• Manage wills, probate, trusts and estate administration matters
• Advise on HNW estates, tax and succession planning
• Handle LPAs and Court of Protection work
• Support complex trust structuring and wealth planning
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships
• Work closely with colleagues across multiple offices
• Contribute to business development activity
• Support growth of the Stoke-on-Trent team

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with 6+ PQE
• Strong private client and tax experience
• Commercial and client-focused
• Able to manage a varied caseload independently
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Team player with a proactive mindset
• Ambitious with a desire to progress

The Benefits

• Competitive salary and package
• Bonus scheme and annual salary review
• Hybrid working and flexible policy
• Pension and death in service benefitt
• Medicash health plan and EAP support
• Enhanced maternity pay and increasing annual leave
• Paid volunteering leave and wellbeing initiatives
• Strong culture, training and progression in Stoke-on-Trent