Private Client Solicitor

Salary: £48,000 – £58,000 (DOE)

Location: Sheffield

Experience: 4+ years PQE

A leading regional law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join its highly regarded team in Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity to manage a broad range of private client matters, with genuine scope for career progression in a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Opportunity

• Take responsibility for a varied caseload, including wills, probate, estate administration, trusts, and powers of attorney

• Advise clients on inheritance tax, succession planning, and asset protection

• Draft and review complex wills, trust documents, and related correspondence

• Manage trust administration and prepare tax returns for estates and trusts

• Liaise with executors, beneficiaries, and financial advisers

• Deliver clear, practical, and empathetic advice to clients from a wide range of backgrounds

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (minimum 4 years’ PQE) with strong experience in private client law

• Demonstrated expertise in wills, probate, estate administration, and LPAs

• Excellent client care, communication, and organisational skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team

Desirable:

• Experience in trust administration and tax returns

• STEP qualification or working towards

• Familiarity with legal software and case management systems

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary in line with market rates (£48,000 – £58,000 DOE)

• Discretionary bonus scheme

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

• Comprehensive benefits package (including pension, healthcare, and enhanced holiday entitlement)

• Support for further training and professional development

• Friendly, inclusive team culture

About Our Client

Our client is a long-established, multi-accredited law firm with a strong reputation across the Yorkshire region. Known for its commitment to exceptional client service, the firm offers a modern, forward-thinking approach while retaining traditional values of integrity and professionalism. The private client team is highly regarded for its technical expertise and collaborative ethos, with a focus on delivering tailored solutions to individuals, families, and business owners. You will benefit from working alongside experienced colleagues in a supportive environment that encourages continuous learning, professional growth, and the sharing of knowledge. The firm invests in the latest technology, flexible working, and staff wellbeing, ensuring you have the tools and support needed to excel in your role and advance your career.

Location & Working Arrangements

Based in Sheffield, in the city centre, giving excellent transport links, and local amenities within walking distance. Flexible and hybrid working options available.

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Lee Hawthorne-Finch at lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or 0333 996 2882.

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to supporting your career development and ensuring a confidential, professional recruitment process.

Clinical Negligence Legal Secretary

Location: Sheffield (flexible and hybrid working)

Salary: £26,000 to £32,000

Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Legal Secretary (ideally within Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury, or a related litigation area)

Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Clinical Negligence Legal Secretary to join a highly regarded Clinical Negligence department.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a capable, proactive legal support professional who enjoys working in a specialist, fast-paced team and takes pride in delivering excellent client care and high-quality work.

You will play a key role supporting the Head of Department and the wider team of fee earners on a varied and complex caseload of clinical negligence matters.

Key responsibilities will include:

• High-quality secretarial and administrative support, including audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence

• Diary management, scheduling appointments, and supporting file opening and closing procedures

• Producing and preparing Court documents and electronic bundles

• Liaising with clients and professionals via telephone and email

• Supporting forms and case management processes, including invoicing and billing

• Assisting with audit preparation for Legal Aid and ATE providers

What We’re Looking For

• At least 2 years’ experience as a legal secretary, ideally within Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury, or a related litigation area

• Experience working with an electronic case management system (working knowledge of Partner for Windows would be an advantage)

• Strong understanding of clinical negligence case funding (ATE/BTE)

• Knowledge of Legal Aid funding and CCMS would be advantageous

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive and professional approach

• Exceptional attention to detail, organisation, and time management skills

What’s On Offer

• Flexible and hybrid working

• Enhanced pension contributions

• Family-orientated policies

• Enhanced company sick pay

• Death in service benefit

• Confidential advice and support, plus wellbeing initiatives

• Discounted memberships

• Discounted legal fees

• Supportive, inclusive working environment with approachable teams and experienced colleagues

• Commitment to continuous development and progression, including training and career pathways

• Opportunities to get involved in working groups focused on communication and wellbeing

• Access to external networks and professional groups, plus internal and external events to build your network

• Environmentally conscious approach, including a paperless way of working

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.

Residential Conveyancing Paralegal

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £24,000 to £30,000

Experience: Minimum 1 year in a similar residential conveyancing role

Our client is looking to appoint a Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to join a supportive and successful Residential Conveyancing team.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being at the heart of a transaction, takes pride in excellent client care, and wants to build long-term experience in a busy property department with clear training and progression.

The Role

The overall purpose of the position is to assist and support fee earners on a varied caseload of residential property transactions.

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Assisting fee earners on a busy caseload of residential conveyancing matters

• Dealing with client enquiries, providing updates, and taking instructions

• Managing and progressing transactions under supervision

• Preparing correspondence, forms and documents in line with instructions

• Supporting exchange of contracts and completion processes

• Preparing financial statements

• SDLT submissions

• Preparing certificates of title for advance funds

• Proactively liaising with clients and third parties including estate agents, financial advisers, mortgage lenders and other solicitors

What We’re Looking For

• At least 1 year’s experience in a similar residential conveyancing role

• A good understanding of residential conveyancing procedures and the transaction process

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with exemplary client care

• Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing deadlines

• A proactive, team-focused approach

What’s On Offer

• Flexible and hybrid working

• Enhanced pension contributions

• Family-orientated policies

• Enhanced company sick pay

• Death in service benefit

• Confidential advice and support, plus wellbeing initiatives

• Discounted memberships

• Discounted legal fees

• Supportive, inclusive working environment with approachable teams and experienced colleagues

• Commitment to continuous development and progression, including training and career pathways

• Opportunities to get involved in working groups focused on communication and wellbeing

• Access to external networks and professional groups, plus internal and external events to build your network

• Environmentally conscious approach, including a paperless way of working

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.

Commercial Property Solicitor / Legal Executive

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £45,000 to £70,000

Experience: Ideally 5 years’ PQE (applications from NQ level considered with relevant experience)

Our client is looking to appoint a Commercial Property Solicitor or Legal Executive into its established Sheffield team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys running a varied caseload, building long-term client relationships, and working in a supportive, experienced department with a strong local and regional reputation.

The Role You will handle a broad range of commercial property matters, with work likely to include:

• Sales and purchases of commercial property

• Landlord and tenant matters, including leases, renewals and general advisory work

• Lettings and leasing

• Property finance matters

• Supporting on commercial and residential property transactions where required

You will be trusted to manage matters with an appropriate level of supervision for your experience, and to provide clear, pragmatic advice aligned to client objectives.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or Chartered Legal Executive

• Experience handling commercial property matters, including landlord and tenant work

• Strong technical ability with a practical, commercial approach

• Excellent client care and communication skills

• Strong organisation and the ability to manage a busy caseload

Desirable

• Around 5 years’ PQE (or equivalent experience), although strong candidates outside this level will be considered

• Experience of property finance and a broader transactional mix

• A collaborative approach and genuine interest in being part of a team

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £45,000 to £70,000 (depending on experience)

• Strong long-term progression and development support

• Supportive, friendly team environment with experienced colleagues

• A varied caseload with a mix of local and national clients

• A firm culture that values inclusion, wellbeing and continuous improvement

Location & Working Arrangements

Sheffield. Full-time preferred.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence.

Insolvency Solicitor

Location: Leeds

Salary: £50,000 to £80,000 (dependent on experience)

Experience: 5 PQE

Our client is looking to recruit a talented and ambitious Insolvency Solicitor to join its Leeds team.

This is a great opportunity for a solicitor 5 years’ PQE who wants a broad role, strong support, and the chance to develop within a well-resourced firm.

You will undertake fee earning work and provide a profitable contribution to the department, while supporting the wider development of the firm in line with its business plan.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing client work allocated by the Head of Department or Partners in line with the firm’s procedures and quality standards

• Progressing matters expeditiously and keeping clients regularly informed on progress and costs

• Delivering high standards of client care in a professional and approachable manner

• Maintaining confidentiality and security of firm and client documentation and information

• Achieving agreed billing and time recording targets

• Managing credit control on your matters in liaison with the Accounts team

• Complying with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and professional conduct requirements

• Supporting business development, marketing and the ongoing development of the department

• Maintaining clear communication with colleagues and building effective working relationships externally

• Supervising, supporting and developing immediate support staff (where appropriate)

• Taking responsibility for your own development and supporting training activity where required

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Admission to the Solicitors Roll

• Experience level approx  5 years’ PQE (or equivalent)

• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• A pleasant but confident manner, with tact and resilience when dealing with clients and colleagues

• Ability to mentor, support and encourage other team members

What’s On Offer

• 25 days holiday plus your birthday off

• 7 hours wellbeing time per year (bookable in 1-hour slots)

• Health Cash Plan (including 24-hour advice line and counselling access)

• Group life assurance

• Pension contribution (with salary exchange option)

• Yulife

• Perkbox retail discounts and wellbeing hub

• Ability to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per year

• Option to carry up to 3 days holiday into the next holiday year

• Structured induction, ongoing in-house training and external training opportunities

• Social events including an annual Christmas party and summer BBQ

• Free refreshments (tea, coffee and weekly fresh fruit)

• Staff legal benefits including:

• Residential conveyancing on your sole or main residence at no cost (excluding disbursements)

• Standard will preparation for you (or your spouse) at no charge (excluding IHT planning)

• Discounted legal services for you and your immediate family

• Long service awards at key milestones

Working Arrangements

• Full-time: 09:00 to 17:30, 5 days per week

• Hybrid working available once probation is passed

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.

Corporate Partner

Location: Leeds

Salary: £100,000 to £150,000 (plus bonus and benefits, dependent on experience and following)

Experience: Partner level, 9+ PQE

Our client is looking to appoint a Corporate Partner to join its Leeds-based Corporate team.

This is a senior opportunity for an ambitious corporate lawyer who wants to help shape the future direction of a growing department, with the backing of well-resourced internal support teams.

You will advise on a broad range of corporate matters, with a strong focus on owner-managed businesses and mid-market transactions.

The work will include:

• Acquisitions and disposals of owner-managed businesses

• Sales to VC and PE-backed buyers

• Shareholder agreements and advising business owners

• Group reorganisations

• MBOs and joint venture agreements

You will also play an active role in business development, building on an existing network and developing new relationships.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Admission to the Solicitors Roll

• Partner level corporate experience with 9+ PQE

• Strong corporate transactional background gained within a busy corporate team

• Experience advising on acquisitions and disposals, shareholder agreements and business owner advisory work

• Confidence advising on group reorganisations, MBOs and joint ventures

• A demonstrable track record of business development and the ability to generate work from existing clients and new prospects

• A personable, creative and supportive approach, with the ability to lead by example

What’s On Offer

• 30 days holiday plus your birthday off

• 7 hours wellbeing time per year (bookable in 1-hour slots)

• Health Cash Plan (including 24-hour advice line and counselling access)

• Group life assurance

• Pension contribution (with salary exchange option)

• Perkbox retail discounts and wellbeing hub

• Ability to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per year

• Option to carry up to 3 days holiday into the next holiday year

• Structured induction, ongoing in-house training and external training opportunities

• Social events including an annual Christmas party and summer BBQ

• Free refreshments (tea, coffee and weekly fresh fruit)

• Staff legal benefits including:

• Residential conveyancing on your sole or main residence at no cost (excluding disbursements)

• Standard will preparation for you (or your spouse) at no charge (excluding IHT planning)

• Discounted legal services for you and your immediate family

• Long service awards at key milestones

Working Arrangements

• Full-time: 09:00 to 17:30, 5 days per week

• Leeds office base, with hybrid working available on request (up to 2 days from home per week) once established in role

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.

Commercial Disputes Solicitor

Location: Leeds

Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 (dependent on experience)

Experience: 2 to 4 PQE

Our client is looking to recruit a talented and ambitious Commercial Disputes Solicitor to join its Leeds team.

This is a great opportunity for a solicitor who enjoys running matters with autonomy, values high standards of client care, and wants to build their practice within a supportive, well-resourced firm.

You will manage a varied caseload of commercial disputes matters, taking responsibility for progressing files efficiently and delivering a consistently high-quality service.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing client work allocated by the Head of Department or Partners in line with the firm’s procedures and quality standards

• Progressing matters expeditiously and keeping clients regularly updated on progress and costs

• Delivering excellent client care in a professional and approachable manner

• Maintaining confidentiality and security of client and firm information

• Achieving agreed billing, time recording and performance targets

• Managing credit control on your matters in liaison with the Accounts team

• Supporting business development and marketing activity to promote the department and the firm

• Building strong working relationships internally and with external institutions and organisations

• Supervising, supporting and developing immediate support staff

• Taking ownership of your ongoing development and supporting training activity where required

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• 2 to 4 years’ PQE with experience in commercial disputes

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Efficient, well organised approach with good attention to detail

• A pleasant but confident manner, with tact and resilience when dealing with clients and colleagues

• Ability to mentor, support and encourage other members of the team

What’s On Offer

• 25 days holiday plus your birthday off

• 7 hours wellbeing time per year (bookable in 1-hour slots)

• Health Cash Plan (including 24-hour advice line and counselling access)

• Group life assurance

• Pension contribution (with salary exchange option)

• Yulife

• Perkbox retail discounts and wellbeing hub

• Ability to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per year

• Option to carry up to 3 days holiday into the next holiday year

• Structured induction, ongoing in-house training and external training opportunities

• Social events including an annual Christmas party and summer BBQ

• Free refreshments (tea, coffee and weekly fresh fruit)

• Staff legal benefits including:

• Residential conveyancing on your sole or main residence at no cost (excluding disbursements)

• Standard will preparation for you (or your spouse) at no charge (excluding IHT planning)

• Discounted legal services for you and your immediate family

• Long service awards at key milestones

Working Arrangements

• Full-time: 09:00 to 17:30, 5 days per week

• Hybrid working available once probation is passed

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.

Commercial Disputes Associate Solicitor

Location: Leeds

Salary: £70,000 to £90,000 (dependent on experience)

Experience: 5 to 8 PQE

Our client is looking to recruit a talented and ambitious Associate Solicitor to join its Commercial Disputes team in Leeds.

This is a senior associate level role for someone who can run high-value matters with confidence, contribute to the strategic direction of the department, and support the development of junior lawyers as the team grows.

You will manage complex commercial disputes matters, taking responsibility for progressing work efficiently, maintaining excellent client care, and delivering a profitable contribution to the department.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing client work allocated by the Head of Department or Partners in line with procedures and quality standards

• Progressing matters expeditiously and keeping clients updated on progress and costs

• Maintaining confidentiality and security of firm and client information

• Achieving agreed billing, time recording and financial targets, including supporting credit control where required

• Building strong working relationships with clients and external institutions

• Supervising, supporting and developing junior fee earners and support staff

• Contributing to training, mentoring and performance management activity within the team

• Supporting business development through networking, marketing and attending client and professional events

• Assisting with department planning, strategy and implementation alongside the Head of Department

• Helping to develop and improve systems, processes and the use of technology within the team

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Admission to the Solicitors Roll

• 5 to 8 years’ PQE with strong experience handling complex commercial disputes

• Proven track record as a strong fee earner, capable of managing high-value matters independently

• Excellent advocacy and negotiation skills

• Strong commercial mindset and sound understanding of professional conduct requirements

• Team building and people management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop others

• Confident communicator with a pleasant but assertive manner, tact and resilience

• Well organised, with strong attention to detail

• A proactive approach to business development and the ability to build on existing connections

What’s On Offer

• 25 days holiday plus your birthday off

• 7 hours wellbeing time per year (bookable in 1-hour slots)

• Health Cash Plan (including 24-hour advice line and counselling access)

• Group life assurance

• Pension contribution (with salary exchange option)

• Yulife

• Perkbox retail discounts and wellbeing hub

• Ability to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per year

• Option to carry up to 3 days holiday into the next holiday year

• Structured induction, ongoing in-house training and external training opportunities

• Social events including an annual Christmas party and summer BBQ

• Free refreshments (tea, coffee and weekly fresh fruit)

• Staff legal benefits including:

• Residential conveyancing on your sole or main residence at no cost (excluding disbursements)

• Standard will preparation for you (or your spouse) at no charge (excluding IHT planning)

• Discounted legal services for you and your immediate family

• Long service awards at key milestones

Working Arrangements

• Full-time: 09:00 to 17:30, 5 days per week

• Hybrid working available once probation is passed

• Please note: as an Associate, additional hours may be required to deliver the full responsibilities of the role

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.

Associate Private Client Lawyer (Solicitor or FCILEX)

Location: Leeds

Salary: £50,000 to £70,000 (dependent on experience)

Experience: Minimum 3 years's private client experience

Our client is recruiting an Associate Solicitor or Associate Legal Executive to join its Private Client team.

This is a role for someone who can hit the ground running in a busy department, enjoys building trusted relationships with clients, and takes real pride in delivering high quality, accurate work.

You will manage a varied private client caseload, supporting high-net-worth individuals and delivering an excellent client experience.

The caseload will include:

• Wills

• Lasting Powers of Attorney

• Trusts (desirable)

• Estate administration

• Court of Protection

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Solicitor or FCILEX qualification

• Minimum 3 years' private client experience

• Proven track record of independently managing a caseload with minimal supervision

• Strong technical ability across wills, LPAs, estate administration and Court of Protection

• Comprehensive inheritance tax knowledge for tax planning and estate administration, including drafting appropriate documentation

• Confidence dealing with issues of capacity and undue influence

• Strong understanding of grants of representation and the application process

• Ability to explain technical documents clearly in plain English

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a commitment to being accessible to clients

• Ability to supervise and support support staff

• Collaborative approach, working well with other professionals and colleagues

Desirable:

• Trusts experience

• STEP or SFE membership

• Experience working to quality standards such as Lexcel and/or WiQS

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience, qualifications and skills)

• Pension plan

• Discretionary bonus scheme at every level

• Employee recruitment bonus

• Additional annual leave during office closures

• Eye testing and flu vaccination available

• Wellness policy and regular wellbeing initiatives

• Professional legal supervision as part of the wellbeing offering

• Clear career map and structured development support

• Reward and recognition initiatives and firm get-togethers

Working Arrangements

• Full-time or part-time (minimum 4 days per week)

• Office-based role

• Flexible working applications considered after successful probation

• Start date: ASAP

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.