Private Client Associate Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly regarded South Manchester law firm is seeking an experienced Associate Solicitor to join its leading Private Client department. The role involves managing a diverse caseload of high-net-worth estates and trusts, with opportunities for progression and a supportive team culture. The firm offers flexibility, a clear progression framework, and a varied caseload, making it an ideal environment for a proactive solicitor looking to advance their career.

Benefits

Hybrid working – typically 2 days WFH

Clear progression framework and career development support

Supportive team culture

Varied and interesting caseload

Qualifications

• Private client solicitor with 3–6 PQE.
• Experience managing a diverse private client caseload.
• Some experience with high-net-worth or complex estates and trust work.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-quality, complex private client work, including HNW estates and trusts.
• Work on a broad caseload of wills, trusts, probate and Court of Protection matters.
• Provide support on HNW and complex matters.

Skills

Client service

Collaboration

Proactivity

Education

Qualified Solicitor (3-6 PQE)

Job description

• Handle high-quality, complex private client work, including HNW estates and trusts
• Join a Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked team with a supportive and collaborative culture
• Enjoy flexibility, progression, and a varied caseload with plenty of autonomy

A highly regarded South Manchester law firm is looking to expand its leading Private Client department with an experienced Associate Solicitor. This opportunity has arisen due to a continued increase in work and recent team movement, and the firm is keen to find someone who can hit the ground running and provide support on HNW and complex matters.

You’ll join a team of seven fee earners, including partners and senior lawyers, working on a broad caseload of wills, trusts, probate and Court of Protection matters. The work is varied and interesting, including large estates, taxable trusts, and matters for high-net-worth individuals. You’ll benefit from a clear progression framework, hands-on training where needed, and hybrid working to suit your lifestyle.

The firm will also consider applications from more experienced private client solicitors looking to step into a senior associate role.

Who we’re looking for

• Private client solicitor with 3–6 PQE (more senior applicants also welcome)
• Confident managing a diverse private client caseload including wills, probate, trusts and LPA matters
• Some experience with high-net-worth or complex estates and trust work
• A proactive team player who values collaboration and quality client service

Salary & benefits

• £45,000–£55,000 depending on experience
• Full-time or part-time considered (3 or 4 days per week)
• Hybrid working – typically 2 days WFH, with potential for 3 days for the right person
• Clear progression framework and career development support
• Supportive team culture with friendly, approachable colleagues
• Varied and interesting caseload with lots of HNW and complex work readily available

Contact Kelly Reid
If you’re a private client solicitor looking to join a friendly and established team with access to high-quality work and strong flexibility, contact Kelly Reid [e-mail] call03300 245 606for a confidential chat.