NQ - 3 PQE Private Client Solicitor

Harrison Drury Solicitors; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

1,200 chargeable hours cap

Employee bonus scheme and annual pay‑u

Medicash health benefits cash plan and

Holiday entitlement increases with len

Paid time off for voluntary work (2 d

Free conveyancing for the purchase/sal

Free Wills service

Employee referral scheme

Biannual promotion and salary uplift a

Regular social events and awards

Job summary

Harrison Drury Solicitors in Stoke-on-Trent is recruiting an NQ – 3 years PQE Private Client Solicitor to join our growing private client team. You will manage your own matters and support senior fee earners, trainees, and administrators, gaining exposure to high‑quality work and strong client relationships.

We offer a hybrid working policy, a collaborative culture, and clear progression within a market‑leading firm that values development and wellbeing for its people.

Qualifications

• NQ – 3 years PQE in Private Client with interest in Private Client work.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own matters across the full range of Private Client work.
• Deliver excellent client service in line with HD’s strategic aims and values.
• Develop client relationships and refer work internally across service lines.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the team and wider organisation.

Skills

Private Client experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Leadership

Tools

O365

Job description

Harrison-Drury is a market-leading firm of solicitors with offices in Lancashire, Cumbria, and Staffordshire. We’re delighted to be named one of the UK’s Best Companies to work for, for the third-year running, placing at number 40 in the Top 100 Best Mid‑Sized Companies to work for list. We also ranked 10th in the Best Companies to work for in the Law sector — achievements that reflect our commitment to creating a supportive, people‑focused workplace.
We challenge the conventional law‑firm approach and focus our energy on achieving outstanding results for our clients while attracting, developing, and empowering brilliant people.
We are now looking to recruit an NQ – 3 years PQE Private Client Solicitor to join and help grow our Stoke office, working directly with Jennifer Couchman, Head of Private Client. This is an excellent opportunity for someone ambitious, client‑focused, and keen to develop within a growing team and office environment.

The Opportunity

You will manage your own matters while also supporting senior fee earners, trainees, and administrative colleagues. This role offers genuine scope for progression, hands‑on development, and the chance to help shape and grow our Private Client offering in Stoke.
You will work closely with Jennifer, gaining exposure to high‑quality work, strong client relationships, and a collaborative team culture.

Typical Responsibilities

• Managing your own matters across the full range of Private Client work.
• Delivering excellent client service in line with HD’s strategic aims and values.
• Acting as an expert in your field and handling non‑routine cases with confidence.
• Delegating effectively to ensure client expectations are met and service standards maintained.
• Supporting colleagues across the team and wider organisation.
• Providing approachable advice to team members and clients.
• Recognising and utilising different skill sets within the team to deliver a rounded, cost‑effective service.
• Developing client relationships and referring work internally across service lines.
• Liaising with other teams to ensure a comprehensive client service.
• Contributing commercially to help the team meet financial targets.

Skills & Experience

• NQ – 3 years PQE with demonstrable interest in Private Client work.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good organisation and planning with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Self‑motivated with a desire to learn and progress.
• Strong IT skills, including the full O365 suite.
• Ability to work independently and within a team using your own initiative.
• Experience with High Net Worth matters is advantageous.

Desirable

• Experience within a full‑service law firm.
• Experience with SOS case management
• Involvement in business development and marketing activity.

Benefits

At Harrison Drury, we believe in rewarding our people and supporting their wellbeing. Benefits include:

• Hybrid working policy
• Commitment to a maximum of 1,200 chargeable hours per annum
• Employee bonus scheme and annual pay review
• Medicash health benefits cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Holiday entitlement increases with length of service
• Paid time off for voluntary work (2 days per year)
• Free conveyancing for the purchase/sale of your primary residence
• Free individual or mirror Wills
• Employee referral scheme
• Biannual promotion and salary uplift application process
• Regular social events, including our annual Christmas party and staff recognition awards

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an award‑winning, people‑focused firm.
• Work alongside recognised experts in the field.
• Enjoy a supportive culture that invests in staff development and wellbeing.
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing team.

Harrison Drury is a people business with relationships at its heart. We deliver legal services as trusted legal partners to businesses, individuals and families across Lancashire, Cumbria, Manchester, Merseyside and Staffordshire.