Senior Private Client Solicitor

REALM RECRUIT; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal platform in Greater Manchester is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor. In this hybrid role, you will lead complex estate administration and provide exceptional client care, particularly for vulnerable clients. The position requires at least 5 years' PQE in Private Client law and a proven ability to manage and mentor a small team. You will enjoy benefits like a clear bonus structure, 25 days holiday plus your birthday off, and modern office perks. Part-time work at 4 days per week is also considered.

Benefits

Clear bonus structure

25 days holiday + birthday off

Retail discounts

Volunteering days

Modern office perks like great coffee and snacks

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ PQE in Private Client law.
• Experience advising on wills, probate, inheritance tax, and Court of Protection.
• Proven track record of managing or mentoring a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex estate administration, wills, and inheritance planning.
• Act as the principal Private Client solicitor in the North.
• Deliver exceptional client care for vulnerable clients.

Skills

Private Client law expertise

Estate administration experience

Team management skills

Empathetic communication

Commercial mindset

Job description

Overview

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Autonomy as the lead Private Client Solicitor in the North. 25 days holiday + birthday off + bonus + hybrid working. Join a people-first legal platform transforming the home-moving market.

With a solid platform of conveyancing and remortgaging services already in place, they’re expanding their Private Client team and are looking for a senior Private Client Solicitor to step in as the principal solicitor for the North.

This is a hybrid role based in Stockport with 2–3 days in the office (after onboarding) and flexibility to work part-time (4 days / week) if preferred.

Who we’re looking for

• 5+ years’ PQE in Private Client law
• Substantial estate administration experience and confident advising on wills, probate, inheritance tax, Court of Protection, and LPAs
• Proven track record of managing a team or mentoring junior colleagues
• Empathetic communicator with high levels of attention to detail
• Commercial mindset and ability to manage a personal caseload to deadlines

What you’ll be doing

• Lead on complex and high-value estate administration, wills, probate, LPAs, and inheritance planning
• Act as the lead Private Client solicitor in the North, supported by the Head of Department
• Deliver exceptional client care, particularly for vulnerable clients
• Oversee a small support team and manage performance, training, and development
• Help shape future growth and process improvements

Salary & Benefits

• Clear bonus structure
• 25 days holiday + your birthday off
• Hybrid working : 2–3 days in the office (post-induction)
• Part-time considered (4 days / week)
• Volunteering days
• Retail discounts
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• Modern office perks : great coffee, snacks, and team socials

📩 Contact Kelly Reid

Call 03300 245 606 or email [e-mail] to apply or find out more in confidence.