Private Client Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office parking

Employer pension

Additional annual leave

Job summary

G2 Legal Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Private Client Solicitor to join the Private Client Department in a senior capacity. The role covers wills, probate, trusts and lifetime tax planning, with a focus on high-value estates.

You will manage a varied caseload, supervise junior team members and contribute to the ongoing growth of the department, while delivering excellent client service and commercial awareness.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 10+ years' PQE in private client work
• Full STEP membership and qualification
• Extensive experience in wills, probate, estate administration and succession planning

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload across private client matters
• Supervise, mentor and support junior department members
• Provide high-quality legal advice and client service across the firm
• Collaborate with colleagues to support department growth

Skills

Private client law

Wills & probate

Trusts & tax

Client care

Education

10+ years PQE in private client

STEP membership

Job description

Private Client Solicitor
Location: Bury or Rochdale
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent - full-time and part-time applications welcome

An established and growing law firm is seeking an experienced and ambitious Senior Private Client Solicitor to join its well-regarded Private Client Department.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior practitioner to take on a varied and rewarding caseload, support the development of junior colleagues and play an active role in the continued growth of the department.

The Role

You will manage a varied and often complex caseload encompassing all aspects of private client work, including:

• Drafting complex wills and advising on estate and succession planning
• Probate and the administration of taxable and non-taxable estates
• Inheritance tax planning and estate preservation strategies
• Advising trustees, beneficiaries and settlors on trust-related matters
• Preparing and advising on Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Advising elderly and vulnerable clients with sensitivity and care

Alongside managing your own caseload, you will work collaboratively with colleagues across the firm to deliver a high standard of legal advice and client service.

You will also play an important role in supervising, mentoring and supporting junior members of the department.

About You

You will be an experienced private client solicitor who combines strong technical expertise with excellent client care, commercial awareness and a proactive approach.

You will have:

• Qualified solicitor status with a minimum of 10 years' post-qualification experience in private client work
• Full STEP membership and qualification
• Extensive experience in wills, probate, estate administration and succession planning
• Strong technical knowledge of trusts, including their creation, administration and taxation
• Significant experience handling complex, high-value and taxable estates
• A sound understanding of inheritance tax, capital gains tax and income tax as they apply to estates and trusts
• The ability to manage a busy caseload independently while meeting agreed financial and performance targets
• Excellent drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills

What's on Offer?

You will benefit from:

• A competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Additional annual leave in recognition of long service
• Office closure over the Christmas period, providing additional time to spend with family and friends
• A workplace pension scheme
• Free on-site parking, subject to availability

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a respected and established legal practice where your experience and expertise will be valued.

If you are an experienced Senior Private Client Solicitor looking for your next career move, we would welcome a confidential discussion about this opportunity.