Private Client Solicitor - Potential for Head of Department

QED Legal; Sale; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Friendly working environment

Job summary

QED Legal in Sale, Greater Manchester, is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor to join the Private Client department in a Head of Department capacity.

Hybrid working and a highly competitive salary accompany a varied caseload including Wills, Probate, LPAs, and Trusts for local clients; supervisory duties may be required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage private client caseload including Wills, Probate, LPAs, Trusts and Tax Planning.
• Possible supervision of other fee earners as Head of Department.
• Provide high-quality legal advice to local clients and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Wills

Probate

LPAs

Trusts

Tax Planning

Supervisory experience

Education

Solicitor qualification

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.