At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex estate matters and mentor junior team members in a collaborative environment.
- Company: Ambitious law firm with a focus on client excellence and team development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus potential, generous leave, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team culture with regular social events and firm-wide perks.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a growing department while making a real impact on clients' lives.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with strong Private Client experience.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
An ambitious, forward-thinking law firm is looking to appoint a Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Private Client team in Sheffield. This is a key hire for a growing department, offering the opportunity to work on high-value, complex matters while playing a visible role in team development and strategic growth.
The Opportunity
- Complex estate administration (including high-value estates)
- Wills drafting and estate planning
- Inheritance tax and lifetime planning
- Trust creation and administration
- Advising on wealth protection, including risks relating to death, divorce, and bankruptcy
Alongside your own caseload, you will support and mentor junior team members, contributing to a collaborative, high-performing environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Managing files from instruction through to completion with minimal supervision
- Delivering clear, pragmatic advice to a diverse client base
- Building long-term client and professional relationships
- Providing technical supervision and guidance to junior colleagues
- Contributing to business development and client engagement initiatives
- Playing an active role in team planning and performance
About You
- Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with strong Private Client experience
- Proven ability to handle complex matters independently
- Excellent communication skills, with a client-first mindset
- A proactive, commercially aware approach
- Experience supporting or supervising junior team members
- Strong networking and relationship-building ability
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary + bonus potential
- Generous annual leave + flexible options
- Additional birthday leave
- Life insurance
- Career progression within a growing department
- Supportive, collaborative team culture
- Regular social events and firm-wide perks
Why Join?
This is more than just a Senior Associate role — it’s an opportunity to shape a team, influence direction, and build something long-term within a firm that values quality, collaboration, and client excellence.
Senior Associate – Private Client (Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts) in Sheffield employer: Origin Legal
Join an ambitious and forward-thinking law firm in Sheffield, where you will not only manage a sophisticated caseload but also play a pivotal role in mentoring junior colleagues and shaping the future of the Private Client team. With a supportive and collaborative culture, competitive salary, generous leave options, and clear pathways for career progression, this is an exceptional opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their legal career.
