Private Client Solicitor (5 years...

Clayton Legal; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join their expanding team in Bolton or Blackburn. The role involves managing trust and estate administration, drafting wills, and providing exceptional client care. Benefits include a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangement, and a supportive team environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated solicitor to advance their career.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus scheme

Hybrid working (3 office days / 2 remote)

Up to days’ holiday + bank holidays

Pension, life cover & enhanced sick pay

Free parking

Staff socials, Christmas closure & referral incentives

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE as a Private Client Solicitor.
• Experience in trust and estate administration.
• Knowledge of tax planning and inheritance tax.

Responsibilities

• Handle trust administration and probate.
• Draft wills and manage lasting powers of attorney.
• Assist with court of protection matters.

Skills

Strong technical expertise

Excellent client care skills

Education

STEP qualification or working towards it

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced Private Client Solicitor with 5+ years PQE to join their expanding and highly regarded team in either Blackburn or Bolton. This is a fantastic opportunity to handle a varied, high-quality caseload while contributing to the growth and future of the department.

The work will include :

• Trust administration
• Probate and estate administration
• Tax planning and complex inheritance tax returns
• Drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Potential Court of Protection matters

The successful candidate will have strong technical expertise, excellent client care skills, and ideally be STEP qualified (or working towards it). You will also enjoy working as part of a supportive and collaborative team with a strong reputation for delivering outstanding service.

Benefits include :

• Competitive salary + bonus scheme
• Hybrid working (3 office days / 2 remote)
• Up to days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Pension, life cover & enhanced sick pay
• Free parking
• Staff socials, Christmas closure & referral incentives

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated solicitor to take the next step in their career within a progressive and supportive environment.