Private Client Senior Associate Solicitor

• Senior Private Client role with autonomy, supervision responsibility and high-quality work
• Opportunity to shape and support a growing Private Client team
• Full-time, permanent position with flexibility and long-term progression

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join a well-established Private Client team in Macclesfield, working closely with the Partner and Head of Department.

The role offers a genuine blend of hands-on fee earning, supervision, and involvement in the wider development of the Private Client offering. You’ll handle a full and varied caseload while also supporting colleagues, contributing to business development, and helping drive the team forward.

This opportunity will suit someone who enjoys responsibility, values quality client care, and wants to play a key role in a collaborative and growing private client practice.

Who we’re looking for

• Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 3+ years’ PQE (or equivalent experience)
• Strong experience across Wills, Probate, LPAs, Trusts and Estate Administration
• Confident running a full private client caseload independently
• Comfortable supervising and supporting other fee earners when required (Desired)
• Experience working to fee income targets with good financial discipline
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to compliance and risk management
• A collaborative team player who demonstrates professionalism and initiative
• Confident communicator with clients, colleagues and external referrers
• Willing to be involved in business development and marketing activity (Desired)

What you’ll be doing

• Handling the full spectrum of private client matters, including:
  • Wills
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Estate administration
  • Trusts
• Managing files in line with quality, compliance and risk management standards
• Recording time accurately and managing billing, WIP and cash collection
• Providing supervision and support to colleagues where required
• Supporting absence and holiday cover within the team
• Taking part in business development and marketing initiatives
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients and professional referrers
• Attending clients in person and by telephone, delivering excellent client care
• Contributing to team meetings and the wider development of the department

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience
• Full-time, permanent role (37.5 hours per week)
• Based in Cheshire
• Supportive working environment with strong leadership from the Partner and HoD
• Opportunities to supervise, mentor and progress within the Private Client team
• Access to a comprehensive benefits package (details available on request)
• Long-term career development within a stable and growing practice

Contact Kelly Reid

📩 kelly.reid@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606

Kelly specialises in Private Client recruitment across Cheshire and the North West and can give you a clear view on how this Senior Associate opportunity compares to similar roles in the North-West market.