Senior Solicitor (Private cleint) Remote

JR United Kingdom; Greater Manchester; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive legal firm in Greater Manchester is seeking a Senior Solicitor (Private Client) for a fully remote role. The successful candidate will lead in providing high-quality legal advice on private client matters, including wills and estate planning. This role offers an opportunity to work within a collaborative team while managing a diverse caseload.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years PQE in private client law, especially wills and probate.
• Strong knowledge of trusts, particularly creation and administration.
• Ability to independently manage caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Advise on and manage varied caseload of private client matters.
• Draft and review legal documents such as wills and trust deeds.
• Support training and development for colleagues as needed.

Skills

Legal drafting

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Case management systems

Digital platforms

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16.06.2025

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31.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are a progressive legal firm with a well-established presence across the South of England and South Wales. We are currently conducting a confidential search for a Senior Solicitor (Private Client) to join our team. This is a fully remote position. The successful candidate will take on a leading role in providing high-quality legal advice and documents to colleagues (not the public).

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on and manage a varied caseload of private client matters including wills, probate, estate administration, and lifetime trusts.
• Draft and review legal instruments such as lifetime trust deeds, deeds of variation, and declarations of trust.
• Oversee residential conveyancing related to settling properties into wills and trusts.
• Support training and development as needed.

Candidate Requirements

• At least 5 years PQE in private client law, especially wills, tax, estate planning, and probate.
• Strong knowledge of trusts, including creation, administration, and variation.
• Expertise in legal drafting, particularly of wills and trust documentation.
• Ability to independently manage caseloads with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with case management systems and digital platforms.
• Excellent communication skills in English.