Estate Planning Solicitor - #1782159

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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? Were 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

Youre 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?

Role

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, youll 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, wed love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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• Sheffield, England
  
  

Languages

• English