Private Client Solicitor - Leading Law Firm

QED Legal Recruitment Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Career progression

Training and development

Collaborative team

Award-winning law firm

Job summary

QED Legal Recruitment Limited is partnering with a leading Greater Manchester law firm to recruit a Private Client Solicitor (5+ PQE). The role offers a high-quality caseload in wills, probate, trusts and estate planning within a modern, supportive team and hybrid working.

You will manage your own caseload, build strong client relationships and have opportunities to mentor junior colleagues while contributing to firm growth and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' PQE in Private Client law.
• Strong experience in Wills, Probate and Estate Planning.
• Knowledge of Inheritance Tax and Trusts.
• Experience managing own caseload independently.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• Ability to build lasting client relationships.
• Mentoring or supporting junior colleagues is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload from instruction to completion.
• Provide expert advice to individuals and families.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Develop and grow the private client department.

Skills

Client relationships

Mentoring

Communication

Job description

Private Client Solicitor (5+ PQE)
Location: Greater Manchester
PQE: 5+ PQE
Salary: Competitive, market-leading salary dependent on experience
Working Pattern: Hybrid / Flexible Working

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join a leading, award-winning law firm in Greater Manchester. This is an opportunity to join a modern, supportive and forward-thinking Private Client team, handling a high-quality caseload of Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estate Planning matters.

Role:

As a Private Client Solicitor, you will manage your own varied caseload of private client matters, providing expert legal advice to individuals, families and high-net-worth clients.
Your caseload will include:

• Wills and Will drafting
• Estate planning
• Probate and estate administration
• Trusts and trust administration
• Inheritance Tax (IHT) planning
• Court of Protection matters
• General private client and succession planning

You will be responsible for managing matters from instruction through to completion, providing high-quality legal advice and maintaining strong, long-term client relationships.
The role will also provide the opportunity to support and mentor junior members of the Private Client department and contribute to the continued development and growth of the team.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years' PQE in Private Client law
• Strong experience across Wills, Probate and Estate Planning
• Good knowledge of Inheritance Tax and Trusts
• Experience managing your own caseload independently
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• The ability to build strong and lasting client relationships
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior colleagues would be advantageous

Benefits:

• Competitive, market-leading salary dependent on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Clear career progression and promotion opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to join a leading, award-winning law firm