Private Client Lawyer

ENL Legal Recruitment; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ENL Legal Recruitment is seeking a Private Client Lawyer in Greater Manchester to join a well-established law firm. You will manage a varied caseload, advising on wills, probate, trusts, lasting powers of attorney and estate planning.

You will work with a loyal client base offering clear, practical advice while delivering the highest standards of client care. The role provides genuine responsibility with opportunities to progress within a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years' experience handling a broad range of private client matters.
• Strong knowledge of wills, probate, trusts, lasting powers of attorney, and estate planning.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and client care skills.
• Keen to contribute to business development and networking.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of private client matters and advise clients.
• Provide clear, practical advice while upholding high standards of client care.
• Collaborate with the team to develop business opportunities.

Skills

Private Client Experience

Caseload Management

Wills & Probate Knowledge

Excellent Communication

Job description

Job Title

Private Client Lawyer

Qualifications (PQE Required)

1+

Location

Greater Manchester

Salary

Circa £50,000 (DOE)

The Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Lawyer to join a well established and growing law firm. You will manage a varied caseload of private client matters, advising clients on wills, probate, estate administration, lasting powers of attorney, trusts, including personal injury trusts, court of protection matters and estate planning.

Working with a loyal and diverse client base, you will provide clear, practical advice while delivering the highest standards of client care. This role offers genuine responsibility together with the opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and forward thinking environment.

The Candidate

Applications are sought from Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives and experienced Private Client Fee Earners with at least 1 years' experience handling a broad range of private client matters.

You will be confident managing your own caseload and possess excellent technical knowledge across wills, probate, trusts, lasting powers of attorney and estate planning. The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding communication, organisational and client care skills, together with a proactive and empathetic approach to supporting clients through often sensitive matters. You will also be keen to contribute to business development and networking initiatives while working collaboratively as part of a successful team.

The Firm

This opportunity is with a long established and highly regarded law firm that has been serving clients across the region for over 50 years. Renowned for its friendly and personal approach, the firm has built a loyal client base through repeat business and recommendations. Offering flexible working, ongoing training and genuine opportunities for career progression, the firm provides a supportive environment where individuals are encouraged to develop their skills and build long term careers while delivering exceptional client service.

eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.