Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts Solicitor

Flint Bishop LLP; Sheffield; Sur place; GBP 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Death in service benefit

Friendly and supportive working env

Career development and progression

Generous annual leave and bank holiday

Birthday day off

Staff discounts on legal services

Résumé du poste

Flint Bishop LLP in Sheffield seeks ambitious Solicitors at all levels to join the Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts team in Sheffield, Leeds and York. You will advise on private client matters and manage high-value estates.

Senior Associate and Partner candidates will have opportunities for mentoring, growth, and leadership within a growing team, with a focus on client relationships and business development.

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise across wills, probate, trusts, tax planning, and wealth preservation.
• Experience managing private client caseload with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Manage a varied caseload of Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts matters, including high-value cases.
• Provide clear advice on wills, probate, trusts, estate administration, and tax planning.
• Draft wills tailored to clients' circumstances and objectives.
• Handle complex estate administrations from instruction to completion.
• Advise on inheritance tax planning and wealth preservation strategies.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships and ensure high-quality service.

Connaissances

Wills experience

Probate

Tax & Trusts

Client relationships

Business development

Formation

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Description du poste

Department: Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts (North)

Location: Sheffield

Description

We are currently looking to speak with ambitious Solicitors at all levels, including Associate, Senior Associate and Partner, to join our expanding Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts team across our Leeds, Sheffield and York offices.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a highly regarded and growing team, advising a diverse client base on a broad range of private client matters. We welcome applications from experienced practitioners who can demonstrate strong technical expertise in wills, probate, trusts, tax planning, wealth preservation, and high-value estate administration.

Whether you are looking to further develop your career as an Associate or Senior Associate, or are an established Partner seeking a new platform for growth, we offer high-quality work, a collaborative culture, and the opportunity to play a key role in the continued success and expansion of the team. You will work on a varied caseload, including complex and high-net-worth matters, while helping to build and strengthen long-term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of Wills, Probate, Tax & Trust matters, including complex and high-value cases.
• Provide clear, practical advice to clients across all aspects of wills, probate, trusts, estate administration, and tax planning.
• Draft and prepare a wide range of wills tailored to clients' individual circumstances and objectives.
• Handle complex and high-value estate administrations from instruction through to completion.
• Advise clients on inheritance tax planning, succession planning, and wealth preservation strategies.
• Provide guidance on the implications of death, divorce, and bankruptcy in relation to lifetime gifting and asset protection.
• Establish, administer, and advise on a variety of trust structures.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering an exceptional standard of client care at all times.
• Ensure files, case management systems, and matter records are maintained accurately and kept up to date.
• Support departmental compliance requirements, audits, and quality assurance processes as required.
• Actively contribute to business development initiatives and support the continued growth of the Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts team across Leeds, Sheffield and York.

For senior lawyers and Partner-level candidates, there will be opportunities to contribute to strategic growth initiatives, mentoring and leadership within the team.

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

• Be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with significant experience managing your own Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts caseload with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate strong technical expertise across wills, probate, trusts, inheritance tax planning, estate administration and wider private client matters.
• Possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to clients and other stakeholders.
• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and ethical conduct.
• Be able to work independently, effectively prioritise competing demands and consistently meet deadlines.
• Deliver exceptional client care, building and maintaining trusted, long-term client relationships.
• Take a proactive and motivated approach to your work, with a genuine desire to contribute to the continued success and growth of the team.
• Demonstrate strong organisational and matter management skills, ensuring work is progressed efficiently and accurately.
• Have an aptitude for networking, business development and identifying opportunities to strengthen existing client relationships and generate new business.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across the wider firm.

For Senior Associate and Partner-level candidates, experience of mentoring and developing junior lawyers, generating new business, developing key client relationships and supporting team growth will be highly valued. Partner candidates with an existing following are encouraged to apply, although this is not essential for individuals who can demonstrate a strong track record of business development, client relationship management and practice growth.

Disclosure will be required in the event that a position is offered. Financial checks will be required in the event that a position is offered.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities
• Generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Option to buy or sell up to one week's holiday
• Ability to carry over one week's annual leave
• Additional day off to celebrate your birthday
• Staff discount card offering savings at local retailers
• Regular social events and team activities
• Staff discounts on legal services