Private Client Solicitor - Potential for Head of Department

QED Legal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Highly competitive salary

Clear career progression

Friendly, professional environment

Job summary

QED Legal in Manchester is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor to join its Private Client department. The role offers a path to Head of Department and a varied caseload including Wills, Probate, LPAs, Trusts and Tax Planning for local clients in a well-regarded firm.

You will work with a small team, benefit from hybrid working, a highly competitive salary, and clear career progression in a friendly, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive.
• Strong experience managing a private client caseload—Wills, Probate, LPAs, Trusts and Tax Planning.
• Supervisory experience preferred to be considered for Head of Department role.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied local private client caseload including Wills, Probate, LPAs, Trusts and Tax Planning.
• Collaborate with and/or supervise junior fee earners and support staff as part of the Private Client team.

Skills

Private Client Law

Supervisory Experience

Job description

Private Client Solicitor / Head of Department - Sale

Hybrid Working Highly Competitive Salary

A well-established and highly regarded law firm with offices in South Manchester is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor to join its Private Client department. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior role within a very well-organised, supportive firm known for high-quality work and outstanding staff retention.

The Private Client team consists of three fee earners with additional secretarial support available. The successful candidate could manage or choose to work alongside one Solicitor and one Paralegal and handle a varied caseload including Wills, Probate, LPAs, Trusts and Tax Planning, predominantly for local clients. This role has arisen due to the planned retirement of a senior fee earner, creating a genuine succession opportunity. The firm is open to candidates stepping into a Head of Department role or working alongside the other fee earners.

Benefits include:

• Highly competitive salary
• High-quality caseload to take over
• Hybrid working
• Clear career progression
• Friendly, professional working environment

Requirements:

• Qualified Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive
• Strong experience managing a private client caseload - Wills, Probate, LPAs, Trusts and Tax Planning
• Supervisory experience preferred to be considered for a Head of Department role.