Senior Private Client Solicitor

GLP Solicitors; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

GLP Solicitors is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive with over 5 years PQE to manage a varied caseload in private client law. This role offers a pathway to leadership, contributing to departmental growth and ensuring quality client care in a supportive and flexible environment.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Flexitime policy supporting work-life balance

Monthly and annual performance bonus schemes

Holiday purchase scheme

Market-leading pension contributions

Clear career progression pathway

Qualifications

• A qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with at least 5 years’ PQE in private client law.
• Strong technical grounding in wills, probate, trusts, and tax planning.
• Experience supervising junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own private client caseload with autonomy.
• Provide tailored advice on complex estate and succession matters.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Collaboration

Technical Precision

Client Relationship Management

Education

Solicitor or Legal Executive Qualification

STEP Membership

Job description

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Partner and Head of Injury at GLP Solicitors Bury

GLP Solicitors is a long-established and highly respected law firm with over 50 years of excellence across Private Client, Family, and Property Law. As part of our continued growth and strategic succession planning, we are seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive (5+ PQE) to take on a prominent role within our Private Client team.

This position is ideally suited to an experienced practitioner who is seeking a long-term opportunity with a firm that offers genuine career progression. For the right candidate, there is a clear pathway to future leadership, including potential appointment as Head of Department as part of planned succession.

The Role:

You will manage a varied and high-quality caseload across all aspects of private client work, including:

• Wills and estate planning
• Probate and estate administration
• Inheritance tax and lifetime planning
• Trust creation and administration
• Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection

You’ll work closely with a team of solicitors, trainees, and support staff, contributing to the continued development of our department and wider firm offering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage your own private client caseload with autonomy and technical precision
• Provide tailored advice to clients on complex estate and succession matters
• Supervise and mentor junior team members and trainees
• Contribute to departmental process improvements and quality standards
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with empathy and discretion
• Keep abreast of legal developments and assist in staff training where appropriate
• Support business development initiatives and client growth strategies

About You:

• A qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with at least 5 years’ PQE in private client law
• A strong technical grounding in wills, probate, trusts, and tax planning
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Experience supervising junior colleagues or contributing to team development
• A commercial approach and commitment to delivering exceptional client care
• STEP membership (or willingness to obtain it) would be advantageous

What We Offer:

At GLP Solicitors, we pride ourselves on offering a modern, flexible, and supportive working environment. As part of our team, you will benefit from:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Flexitime policy supporting work-life balance
• Monthly and annual performance bonus schemes
• Holiday purchase scheme to increase your annual leave entitlement
• Market-leading pension contributions via salary sacrifice
• A clear and structured career progression pathway with opportunities for advancement
• A welcoming and collegiate culture that values personal and professional development

If you're a senior private client lawyer seeking a new challenge with long-term prospects, we would be delighted to hear from you. Join us at GLP Solicitors and be part of a firm that values your future as much as our own.

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