Private Client Solicitor

eNL; Ellenbrook; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank hols

Birthday day off

Pension

Attendance bonus

Life insurance

Paid car parking

Gym membership discounts

Cycle2Work

Rail discounts

Staff referral schemes

Discounted legal services

Long service benefits

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

eNL is seeking a Private Client Solicitor in Greater Manchester with 3+ PQE to manage a varied wills and probate caseload, draft testamentary documents, advise on lasting powers of attorney and probate, and supervise colleagues.

You will handle Court of Protection matters, estate administration, and client care, including home visits, while contributing to the growth of the office and client following.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' PQE or Chartered Legal Executive experience in wills & probate
• Strong knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and testamentary trusts
• Wills & probate experience including Court of Protection matters

Responsibilities

• Manage own varied wills & probate caseload in a busy department
• Draft wills, lasting powers of attorney and probate documents
• Advise clients on estate planning and later life arrangements
• Supervise and support colleagues to ensure high standards of work
• Develop the office and build the department's client following

Skills

3+ PQE

Chartered Legal Executive

Education

Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

A Private Client Solicitor is sought for a permanent position with eNL in Greater Manchester, offering £40,000 to £65,000 per annum depending on experience. Candidates should have at least three years' post‑qualification experience, whether as a solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive. The successful applicant will manage a varied caseload within a busy wills and probate department, covering testamentary drafting, lasting powers of attorney, probate and estate administration. Alongside fee‑earning duties, the post‑holder will supervise and support colleagues, ensuring consistently high standards of work. Strong technical knowledge, attention to detail and the ability to guide a team are essential. This role suits a capable practitioner seeking responsibility within an established regional practice.

Private Client Solicitor / 3+ PQE / Greater Manchester / c£65,000 DOE / An excellent opportunity for an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join an established regional firm, taking responsibility for a varied private client caseload while supervising and supporting the wider team –

THE ROLE:

You will join a busy wills & probate department, managing your own caseload while providing supervision, guidance and support to the team to ensure work is delivered to a consistently high standard. Your work will cover wills, lasting powers of attorney, probate and the administration of estates, alongside Court of Protection matters.

You will take instructions from clients, draft legal documents, prepare applications to the Probate Registry and advise clients on matters relating to estate planning and later life arrangements.

The role will involve working closely with elderly clients and bereaved families, including attending appointments at clients' homes and nursing homes.

You will also play an active part in developing the office and building the department's client following.

THE CANDIDATE:

The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with at least 3 years' PQE or a Chartered Legal Executive, with practical experience across wills, lasting powers of attorney and probate. You will have sound technical knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and testamentary trusts, with STEP qualification or a willingness to develop this expertise being advantageous. You will be confident managing your own caseload and supervising others, with the ability to provide guidance and support while maintaining high standards of client care and file management. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a professional, approachable manner are essential. This opportunity would suit someone who is self‑motivated and ambitious, keen to take on greater responsibility, develop your client following and play an active role in the continued growth of the office.

THE FIRM:

You will be joining an established regional law firm with offices across the North West. The firm combines a traditional, client‑focused approach with modern legal services and holds recognised industry accreditations, including the Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme (WIQS) and Lexcel Practice Management Standard. The firm offers a competitive salary dependent on experience, alongside a range of benefits including 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, an additional birthday day off, pension, attendance bonus, life insurance, paid car parking, gym membership discounts, Cycle2Work and rail discounts. There are also staff referral schemes, discounted legal services, long service benefits and ongoing training and development opportunities.

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• an additional birthday day off
• pension
• attendance bonus
• life insurance
• paid car parking
• gym membership discounts
• Cycle2Work
• rail discounts
• staff referral schemes
• discounted legal services
• long service benefits
• ongoing training and development opportunities

please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

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.