Private Client Solicitor

DJH; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Birthday day off

Volunteer day

Company pension

Health MOTs

Mental health support

Job summary

DJH is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join our Estate Planning team in Manchester, with support for hybrid working across offices and occasional Head Office presence in Stoke-on-Trent. You will develop expertise, receive structured support, and grow your career within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

You’ll be encouraged to build relationships with high net worth clients while contributing to a seamless client experience and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified or newly qualified solicitor or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Private Client with estate administration, Wills, LPAs and Trusts.
• Comfort with electronic case management systems.
• Team‑oriented environment with learning and development encouraged.
• Strong communication in a client‑facing role with high net worth clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage estate administrations, attorney and trust files with senior guidance.
• Draft Wills, LPAs and Trust documentation for high‑net‑worth individuals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to deliver seamless client service.

Skills

Private Client

Estate Planning

Client relationships

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Qualified solicitor

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Private Client Solicitor

Department: Estate Planning

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Manchester

Description

At DJH, our team is at the heart of everything we achieve. And no matter how much we grow, looking after them will always be our #1 priority. We come in all shapes and sizes, with different qualities, experience and knowledge. Together, our differences create balance. And that is our superpower.

By joining DJH we’ll be with you at every step, as you grow and develop and build a fantastic career. Together, we’ll achieve great things.

Let’s talk about the role...

As a Private Client Solicitor, you’ll be fully immersed in our experienced Estate Planning team, playing a meaningful role in supporting clients at important stages of their lives. You’ll join a team that has gone from strength to strength, where collaboration, knowledge‑sharing, and professional development are genuinely valued.

Our highly regarded and successful Estate Planning team is primarily based at our Head Office in Stoke-on-Trent. That said, we’re happy to consider candidates who are predominantly based at our Manchester, Liverpool, Chester or Midlands offices, with one day per week spent at our Head Office. We’ll cover your travel expenses, making sure you're part of the team without needing to be Stoke-based full time.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or newly qualified solicitor to build confidence and expertise within a vibrant, multidisciplinary environment. With hands-on experience, structured support, and clear progression opportunities, you’ll be encouraged to develop your skills and grow your career. You will:

• Be responsible for management of estate administrations, attorney and trust files, with guidance from senior colleagues
• Draft high-quality Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Trust documentation tailored to meet the needs of high-net-worth individuals and business owners
• Work closely with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, benefiting from shared expertise across the group to deliver a seamless client experience

Let’s talk about you and your skills...

Motivated and eager to take the next step in your career, you will:

• Be a qualified or newly qualified solicitor (or possess equivalent qualifications and practical experience)
• Have proven experience within Private Client, with a good understanding of estate administration, Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Trusts
• Be comfortable working with electronic case management systems
• Thrive in a supportive, team‑oriented environment where learning and development are encouraged
• Enjoy building relationships with high net worth clients and demonstrate strong communication skills in a client‑facing role

Let’s talk benefits...

Here’s a few reasons to come and join us, but you’ll find loads more once you get your feet under the table:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance with an extra day off to celebrate your birthday
• Volunteer day
• Flexible hybrid working
• Tailored learning and development
• Company pension
• Health MOTs
• Mental health support
• A fully loaded wellbeing, social & community calendar.

Together we achieve great things for our team, clients, communities and the planet. You can read more about DJH here.