Private Client Solicitor

HGG Law; Northwich; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

23 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Hybrid working flexibility

Professional development

Bonus structure

Career progression

Job summary

HGG Law in Northwich is seeking a Private Client Solicitor with around 3 years' PQE to deliver wills, estate planning, trusts, probate, and LPA work. The role primarily operates from our Northwich office with flexible hybrid working when needed.

You will meet clients, draft documents, manage files, and contribute to business development and client relationships to grow the private client practice. The successful candidate will have strong drafting, communication, and organisational skills, a

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with around 3 years' PQE and comfortable managing a varied caseload including Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, Trusts, LPA, Court of Protection, Inheritance Tax planning
• Strong drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple files
• Excellent client-facing communication and ability to explain complex legal issues clearly

Responsibilities

• Advise individuals on wills, estate planning, trusts, probate administration, and protection of vulnerable clients
• Meet clients, take instructions, draft correspondence and legal documents, manage files
• Liaise with colleagues and contribute to business development and reputation in the local area

Job description

This is a full-time role for a Private Client Solicitor with 3+PQE based primarily at our Northwich office but remote working is not a problem. The Solicitor will advise individuals on wills, estate planning, trusts, probate administration, and protection of vulnerable clients. Day-to-day responsibilities include meeting clients, taking instructions, drafting correspondence and legal documents, managing files, and liaising with colleagues. The solicitor will also contribute to business development activities, including maintaining relationships with referrers and supporting the firm’s reputation in the local area. You will also play a vital role in fostering client relationships and contributing to the growth of the firm's private client practice.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be a qualified solicitor with around 3 years' PQE and should be very comfortable managing a varied caseload from instruction to completion, including Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection, and Inheritance Tax planning
• A strong understanding of Business and Farm succession planning would be beneficial.
• STEP qualification ideal but not essential.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple files effectively.
• Excellent client-facing communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues in accessible language and build trust over time.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team, demonstrate sound judgment, and uphold high ethical standards.
• Full driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential for visit clients.

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on level and experience - 3PQE = £45k starting
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), with additional closure over Christmas
• Pension scheme
• Free onsite parking and structured hybrid working flexibility
• Support for professional development
• Attractive Bonus structure
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing and evolving firm