Private Client Solicitor — Estate Planning & High‑Net‑Worth

DJH; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Birthday day off

Volunteer day

Company pension

Health MOTs

Mental health support

Job summary

DJH is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join our Estate Planning team in Manchester, with support for hybrid working across offices and occasional Head Office presence in Stoke-on-Trent. You will develop expertise, receive structured support, and grow your career within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

You’ll be encouraged to build relationships with high net worth clients while contributing to a seamless client experience and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified or newly qualified solicitor or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Private Client with estate administration, Wills, LPAs and Trusts.
• Comfort with electronic case management systems.
• Team‑oriented environment with learning and development encouraged.
• Strong communication in a client‑facing role with high net worth clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage estate administrations, attorney and trust files with senior guidance.
• Draft Wills, LPAs and Trust documentation for high‑net‑worth individuals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to deliver seamless client service.

Skills

Private Client

Estate Planning

Client relationships

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Qualified solicitor

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

DJH is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join our Estate Planning team in Manchester, with support for hybrid working across offices and occasional Head Office presence in Stoke-on-Trent. You will develop expertise, receive structured support, and grow your career within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

You’ll be encouraged to build relationships with high net worth clients while contributing to a seamless client experience and ongoing professional development.