Probate/Private Client CILEx/Solicitor (Sheffield)
JOB_52964884660061Job type
PermanentLocation
SheffieldWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Private PracticeIndustry
LegalPay
Negotiable (circa £60,000)
Probate/private client CILEx lawyer/solicitor sought by a busy Sheffield practice. Hybrid & negotiable salary!
We are seeking a highly capable and experienced Solicitor or CILEx qualified lawyer to join a Private Client team in Sheffield. The ideal candidate will have approximately five years’ post-qualification experience and a strong background in probate and inheritance tax matters.
This role offers the opportunity to work on a varied and intellectually stimulating caseload, providing expert advice to individuals and families on:
- Probate and estate administration
- Inheritance tax planning and mitigation
- Complex estate structures and tax-efficient strategies
- Wills, trusts, and succession planning
Key Responsibilities:
- Advising clients on all aspects of probate and inheritance tax
- Managing estate administration from initial instruction through to final distribution
- Providing strategic tax planning advice tailored to individual client circumstances
- Drafting wills, trust documentation, and related instruments
- Liaising with HMRC and other relevant bodies
- Maintaining high standards of client care and professional conduct
Candidate Requirements:
- Solicitor or CILEx qualified lawyer with circa 5 years’ PQE
- Demonstrable experience in probate, inheritance tax, and estate planning
- Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage a busy caseload independently
- Based within a commutable distance of Sheffield
On Offer:
- A professional and supportive working environment
- High-quality work and long-standing client relationships
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for career development and progression
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
To apply for this position please send a CV to Samuel Higgins at Hays Legal (Samuel.Higgins@hays.com) or call 0113 200 3717 for a confidential chat about this position or a more general conversation about your legal career options.
Probate/Private Client CILEx/Solicitor (Sheffield)JOB_529648846600612025-08-072025-11-04
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