Senior Private Client Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor to lead the Private Client team in the North. The role offers hybrid working, with 2-3 days in the office in Stockport. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of PQE in Private Client law, substantial estate administration experience, and a proven track record in team management. This position includes 25 days holiday plus your birthday off, a clear bonus structure, and the chance to shape future growth at a rapidly expanding company.

Benefits

25 days holiday + your birthday off

Clear bonus structure

Retail discounts

Volunteering days

Modern office perks: great coffee and team socials

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing a team or mentoring junior colleagues.
• Ability to deliver exceptional client care, particularly for vulnerable clients.
• Capacity to manage personal caseload to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex and high-value estate administration, wills, probate, and inheritance planning.
• Act as the lead Private Client solicitor in the North.
• Oversee a small support team and manage performance, training, and development.

Skills

5+ years’ PQE in Private Client law

Substantial estate administration experience

Confident advising on wills and probate

Managing a team or mentoring junior colleagues

Empathetic communication

Commercial mindset

Attention to detail

Job description

• 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

If you’re ready to play a lead role in shaping the Private Client offering in the North at a business with a clear vision and serious growth momentum, this role could be for you.

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 detai
• 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 [e-mail] apply or find out more in confidence.