Private client partner (Chester)

SAS Daniels LLP; Chester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave including 24 days, 8 bank holidays, and 3 additional days

Birthday day off

Medical cashback scheme

24 hours GP service

Private health cover

Life cover (4x annual salary)

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Employer pension contribution

Social and charity events

Job summary

A law firm in Chester seeks a Senior Private Client Solicitor to manage a diverse caseload and foster long-term client relationships. This role requires at least 7 years of PQE, strong expertise in wills, probate and estate planning, and superb client communication skills. The position offers a generous leave package, private health cover, and a collaborative environment for career progression. Ideal for someone aiming to contribute to the growth of the firm while enjoying autonomy and support from senior colleagues.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years PQE as a private client solicitor.
• Exceptional client care and communication skills.
• Strong technical expertise across wills, probate, and estate planning.
• Highly organised and detail-focused.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad caseload of private client matters.
• Build and maintain client relationships through excellent service.
• Generate fee income and maintain effective control of billing and collection.
• Collaborate with management for team development.
• Support junior team members when needed.
• Provide compassionate guidance to clients.
• Engage in business development activities.

Skills

Client care

Communication

Technical expertise in wills, probate, and estate planning

Organizational skills

Autonomy

Education

Minimum of 7 years PQE as a private client solicitor

Job description

Employment type: Full time/flexible working arrangements

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced private client solicitor seeking a fresh challenge and the chance to progress their career. You will manage your own varied caseload, including drafting wills, probate and estate administration, lasting powers of attorney, Court of Protection matters and other private client work. You’ll collaborate with supportive senior colleagues while enjoying autonomy and the opportunity to build strong, long‑lasting client relationships.

We are looking to expand our Chester team with a senior private client solicitor. This would suit someone looking to progress their career and keen to play an active part in the growth of the department and the firm.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage a broad caseload of private client matters.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships through excellent communication and service.
• Generate fee income and maintain effective control of time recording, work in progress, billing, and cash collection in line with agreed targets.
• Collaborate with the head of department and senior management to support the team’s long‑term development and growth.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members when needed.
• Offer informed and compassionate guidance to clients navigating complex and often sensitive legal matters.
• Engaging in business development (BD) activities, including building your network, developing new client relationships, and attending BD events.

About you:

• A private client solicitor with a minimum of 7 years’ PQE.
• Exceptional client care and communication skills.
• Strong technical expertise across wills, probate, and estate planning.
• Highly organised, detail‑focused, and committed to delivering an outstanding client experience.

What we offer you in return:

Generous annual leave including:

• 24 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, and an additional 3 paid office closure days between Christmas and New Year.
• Birthday day off.

A comprehensive benefits package to support your overall health and wellbeing:

• Medical cashback scheme.
• 24 hours GP service.
• Private health cover.
• Life cover (4x annual salary).
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Enhanced family friendly policies:

• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay.
• Employer pension contribution.
• A dedicated CSR committee.
• Social and charity events.
• SAS Daniels has named Contact Hostel as its employee-selected local charity for 2026.

Location

Street address / Address line 2 / City / Region / Postcode