Principal Private Client Solicitor

REALM RECRUIT; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services platform is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor to lead their offering in the North. This hybrid role based in Stockport offers flexibility, with 2-3 days in the office. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in Private Client law and substantial estate administration experience. You will manage a small team and ensure exceptional client care while assisting in shaping the team's future growth and process improvements. A competitive benefits package includes 25 days of holiday and a clear bonus structure.

Benefits

25 days holiday + birthday off

Hybrid working

Volunteering days

Retail discounts

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Modern office perks

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PQE in Private Client law.
• Confident advising on wills, probate, inheritance tax, and LPAs.
• Empathetic communicator with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex and high-value estate administration.
• Act as the lead Private Client solicitor in the North.
• Deliver exceptional client care, especially for vulnerable clients.
• Manage a small support team and oversee their performance.
• Help shape future growth and process improvements.

Skills

Private Client law expertise

Team management

Estate administration

Client communication

Commercial mindset

Job description

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• Autonomy as the lead Private Client Solicitor in the North
• 25 days holiday + birthday off + bonus + hybrid working
• Join a people-first legal platform transforming the home-moving market

If you’re ready to play a lead role in shaping the Private Client offering in the North at a business with a clear vision and serious growth momentum, this role could be for you.

With a solid platform of conveyancing and remortgaging services already in place, they’re expanding their Private Client team and are looking for a senior Private Client Solicitor to step in as the principal solicitor for the North.

This is a hybrid role based in Stockport with 2–3 days in the office (after onboarding) and flexibility to work part-time (4 days / week) if preferred.

Who we’re looking for

• 5+ years’ PQE in Private Client law
• Substantial estate administration experience and confident advising on wills, probate, inheritance tax, Court of Protection, and LPAs
• Proven track record of managing a team or mentoring junior colleagues
• Empathetic communicator with high levels of attention to detai
• Commercial mindset and ability to manage a personal caseload to deadlines

What you’ll be doing

• Lead on complex and high-value estate administration, wills, probate, LPAs, and inheritance planning
• Act as the lead Private Client solicitor in the North, supported by the Head of Department
• Deliver exceptional client care, particularly for vulnerable clients
• Oversee a small support team and manage performance, training, and development
• Help shape future growth and process improvements

Salary & Benefits

• Clear bonus structure
• 25 days holiday + your birthday off
• Hybrid working : 2–3 days in the office (post-induction)
• Part-time considered (4 days / week)
• Volunteering days
• Retail discounts
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• Modern office perks : great coffee, snacks, and team socials

📩 Contact Kelly Reid

Call 03300 245 606 or [e-mail] apply or find out more in confidence.