Private Client Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Sale; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Sale, Greater Manchester, is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor to lead its Private Client department. This position offers a clear pathway to partnership, involving ownership of a varied caseload, including drafting Wills, managing Probate applications, and advising on Trusts. Candidates should have at least five years of experience in Private Client law and possess strong technical skills along with attention to detail. This is an outstanding opportunity for confident solicitors looking for stability in a rewarding role.

Qualifications

• At least five years' post-qualification experience in Private Client law.
• Experience in handling complex private client cases.

Responsibilities

• Draft bespoke Wills and advise on effective succession planning.
• Prepare and register Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Manage Probate applications and full Estate Administration.
• Advise on establishment and ongoing administration of Trusts.
• Oversee complex and high-value estates with care and diligence.

Skills

Strong technical expertise across wills, probate, estate planning and trusts

Meticulous drafting ability and attention to detail

Excellent organisational and time‑management skills

Composed, empathetic and client‑focused manner

Commercial awareness and sound professional judgement

Education

Qualified Solicitor

STEP qualification (welcomed, not essential)

Job description

Private Client Solicitor

Location: Sale, Greater Manchester

A respected and long-established South Manchester law firm is looking to appoint a senior Private Client Solicitor to play a key role leading its Private Client department.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a confident and ambitious Private Client Solicitor to join a highly regarded local firm, with a clear pathway to progression and the genuine prospect of becoming a future Partner.

The Role

Private Client solicitor to take ownership of a varied and complex private client caseload.

• Private Client Solicitor to draft bespoke Wills and advise on effective succession planning
• Prepare and register Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Manage Probate applications and full Estate Administration
• Advise on the establishment and ongoing administration of Trusts
• Overseeing complex and high-value estates with care and diligence.

The firm is looking for qualified Solicitor with at least five years' post-qualification experience in Private Client law.

What we are looking for:

• Strong technical expertise across wills, probate, estate planning and trusts
• Meticulous drafting ability and attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills
• A composed, empathetic and client‑focused manner
• Commercial awareness and sound professional judgement

A STEP qualification would be welcomed but is not essential.

This role would suit an experienced Private Client Solicitor seeking a stable and rewarding long‑term move within a firm that values expertise, integrity and personal service.

If this opportunity feels like the right next move in your career, we'd love to hear from you.