Pavilion Row
Senior Private Client Lawyer
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Senior Private Client Lawyer
Senior Private Client Lawyer & Technical Lead
Salary: £55,000+
Dependent on skills and experience, plus benefits Location: Sheffield, S21 3WY Contract: Full-time or part-time
What’s on Offer
- Salary from £55,000 dependent on experience
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional birthday leave
- 3 extra days leave between Christmas and New Year
- Company pension scheme
- Private healthcare
- Employee discount programme
- Ongoing training and professional development
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to shape and develop specialist services within an award-winning firm
About the Role
Are you an experienced Private Client Lawyer looking for a senior role where your technical expertise can make an impact?
At Pavilion Row, we are seeking a Senior Private Client Lawyer & Technical Lead for our specialist Wills, Trusts and Probate practice. This is an ideal opportunity for a professional who thrives on complex legal work, values collaboration, and wants to join a firm where expertise, learning, and client care are central to everything we do.
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Key Responsibilities
As Technical Lead, you will deliver expert guidance on intricate private client matters while providing mentorship and support to colleagues. Core responsibilities include:
- Advising on complex and taxable estates, focusing on inheritance tax planning
- Handling estate administration for high-value and complex estates
- Providing technical oversight and mentoring to junior team members
- Assessing new and ongoing cases, identifying risks, and recommending strategies
- Developing estranged and trust-planning services within Pavilion Row
- Building and nurturing client and professional relationships
- Managing a dynamic caseload requiring deep technical judgment
About Pavilion Row
Pavilion Row is a STEP Platinum Employer Partner, reflecting their commitment to learning, development, and high professional standards.
The firm operates on three core values:
- Care
- Collaborate
- Try Hard
They foster an environment where employees can build long-term careers, advance their expertise, and achieve their full potential.
About You
We’re looking for a candidate who:
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- Has strong technical Private Client law expertise
- Is professional, approachable, and collaborative
- Enjoys sharing knowledge and mentoring others
- Is confident advising clients on complex matters
- Demonstrates excellent organisation and attention to detail
- Treats client care as a priority
- Is committed to a long-term career in a supportive team
Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor, CILEX Lawyer, or Licensed Probate Practitioner
- Significant experience in Private Client law
- In-depth knowledge of Wills, Estate Administration, and Trusts
- Experience with inheritance tax planning and complex estates
- Exposure to high-net-worth clients and estates
- STEP qualification (TEP) required, or actively working towards it
- Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills
- Proficient in case management systems and Microsoft Office
Interested?
Please apply with: ✅ Your updated CV ✅ A short supporting statement, outlining:
- Why you’re interested in Pavilion Row
- How your experience aligns with the role’s requirements
We look forward to hearing from you!
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