Senior Associate - Private Client

Henderson Scott; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Volunteer days

Career progression

Job summary

Henderson Scott is partnering with a leading Sheffield private client team to recruit a Senior Associate in Private Client Advisory. The role offers high-quality work with high-net-worth clients, hybrid working, and clear career progression.

The successful solicitor will handle wills, trusts, estate administration, and tax planning, with opportunities to develop client relationships and contribute to firm growth in the region.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with strong private client experience.
• Experience in wills, trusts, estate administration and tax planning.
• STEP qualified or working towards STEP qualification.
• Strong commercial awareness and client relationship skills.
• Keen to play a role in business development and team growth.

Responsibilities

• Advising on complex wills, trusts, powers of attorney and estate administration.
• Guidance on inheritance tax planning and trust taxation.
• Supporting high-net-worth clients with succession and estate planning matters.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients, referrers and professional contacts.
• Contributing to the continued growth and success of the Sheffield private client team.

Skills

Private client experience

Wills & trusts

Estate administration

Tax planning

Business development

Education

STEP qualification

Working towards STEP

Job description

Senior Associate - Private Client Advisory

Sheffield | Hybrid Working An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join a highly regarded and growing Private Client team in Sheffield as a Senior Associate. Working with high-net-worth individuals and families, you will advise on a broad range of private client matters, including estate and succession planning, trusts, tax planning and estate administration. This role offers access to high-quality work, strong career progression opportunities and the support of one of the UK's largest private client teams.

The Role

• Advising on complex wills, trusts, powers of attorney and estate administration
• Providing guidance on inheritance tax planning and trust taxation
• Supporting high-net-worth clients with succession and estate planning matters
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients, referrers and professional contacts
• Contributing to the continued growth and success of the Sheffield private client team

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with strong private client experience
• Experienced in wills, trusts, estate administration and tax planning
• STEP qualified or working towards STEP qualification
• Strong commercial awareness and client relationship skills
• Keen to play a role in business development and team growth

What's on Offer?

• High-quality private client work with high-net-worth individuals
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• 25+ days holiday plus bank holidays and the option to buy additional leave
• Competitive pension scheme
• Private healthcare and wellbeing support
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• A supportive and collaborative team environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor looking to take the next step in their career within a respected and growing Sheffield team.