Private Client Solicitor

Clayton Legal; Sale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton Legal is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor for a forward-thinking private practice in Sale. You will join a team that values quality of work, client relationships and long-term development, while taking ownership of matters and working directly with clients.

The role focuses on handling high-value estates, drafting, and delivering excellent client service. STEP qualification would be advantageous but is not essential, with opportunities to contribute to department growth.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge across the full range of Private Client matters.
• Experience handling complex and high-value estates.
• Excellent drafting, organisational and communication skills.
• Commercial and forward-thinking approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload and take ownership of files.
• Work directly with clients and provide exceptional service.
• Contribute to development and growth of the Private Client team.
• Support ongoing business development initiatives.

Skills

Private Client

Estate Matters

Independent Working

Client Communication

STEP Qualification

Job description

Looking for more than just another Private Client role?

An established and forward-thinking legal practice in Sale is looking to appoint an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join its growing team.

This is an opportunity for someone who is confident managing their own caseload and wants to be part of a department where quality of work, client relationships and long-term development are genuinely valued.

You will have the autonomy to manage a varied caseload, work directly with clients and take ownership of matters, while also playing a part in the continued development and growth of the Private Client team.

What's on offer?

This is a great opportunity to join a progressive team where your experience will be valued and where you can play a genuine role in the department's future.

About you

We're looking for an experienced Private Client Solicitor who can hit the ground running and confidently manage their own caseload.

You will ideally have:

• Strong technical knowledge across the full range of Private Client matters
• Experience handling complex and high-value estates
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of your files
• Excellent drafting, organisational and communication skills
• A genuine commitment to providing excellent client service
• A commercial and forward-thinking approach
• STEP qualification would be advantageous, but is not essential