Private Client Solicitor/Lawyer

QED Legal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a respected Legal 500 firm as a Private Client Solicitor in Manchester. You'll provide expert advice on estate matters and lead a supportive team. Enjoy a great work-life balance, flexible working options, and a comprehensive benefits package, including professional development support.

Benefits

25+ days holiday

Flexible and hybrid working options

Pension contributions

Death-in-service benefits

Annual bonuses

Discounted legal services

Health cash plans

Access to virtual GP

Childcare vouchers

Social events and long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in estate administration, Trusts, Wills, and tax planning.
• Strong understanding of IHT, CGT, and Income Tax.
• Prior team management experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Handle client matters and supervise support staff.
• Participate in business development and stay abreast of legal changes.
• Provide training for fee earners and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Client-focused service

Collaboration

Knowledge-sharing

Team management

Business development

Education

Qualified Solicitor (3PQE+)

FCILEx with expertise in estate matters

STEP qualification (or willingness to work towards one)

Job description

Private Client Solicitor/Lawyer (3PQE+)

I'm working with a respected Legal 500 firm that is growing and looking for an experienced Private Client Solicitor/Lawyer to join their friendly team in Bristol. If you enjoy working closely with clients on estate administration, Trusts, Wills, tax planning, and Lasting Powers of Attorney, this could be the perfect role for you.

You’ll be a key part of the team, offering expert advice tailored to each client’s needs. Your role will involve handling client matters, supervising support staff, staying up to date with legal changes, and providing training for fee earners.

You’ll also participate in business development and ensure financial best practices, all within regulatory requirements. Most importantly, you’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and client-focused service.

The firm prides itself on being a bit different. They are well-known in the Bristol legal market for excellent service and for how they look after their people. Work-life balance is genuinely supported here.

Ideally, you’ll be a qualified Solicitor with at least 3PQE or an FCILEx with expertise in Wills, LPAs, Trusts, and estate and Trust Administration. Experience with Trust work and a strong understanding of tax matters (including IHT, CGT, and Income Tax) is a plus. A STEP qualification (or willingness to work towards one) would be advantageous, and prior team management experience is a bonus.

This is a full-time role, with office hours from 9-5. You’ll be based in Bishopston, with the option for hybrid working after probation.

On offer is a comprehensive benefits package, including a minimum of 25 days' holiday (with potential for more), flexible and hybrid working options, pension contributions, death-in-service benefits, and annual bonuses. Support for professional development, discounted legal services, childcare vouchers, season ticket loans, health cash plans, and access to a virtual GP and counselling services are also provided. Social perks include summer and Christmas events, long service awards, and opportunities to join committees focused on charity, diversity, wellbeing, and staff development.

If this sounds like the kind of firm and role you’d love to be part of, reach out!