Private Client Solicitor
Hot Job
- Join a growing Private Client team with a clear pathway to senior roles as the department expands
- Manage a varied caseload including trusts, HNW work and estate planning, supported by a collaborative bonus structure
- Hybrid working, flexible hours and genuine investment in your long-term career
If you’re looking for a Private Client role where you can develop your expertise rather than simply keep up with a busy caseload, this is an opportunity to join a team with ambitious growth plans and plenty of work already available.
Working alongside experienced colleagues, trainees and support staff, you’ll inherit a quality caseload while continuing to build your technical expertise across trusts, tax planning, probate, estate administration, wills and LPAs. Trust work is a significant part of the department, making this an excellent opportunity for someone keen to strengthen this area of their practice.
As the team grows, you’ll benefit from plenty of support while enjoying real responsibility from day one. The department operates with a collaborative team target, encouraging colleagues to work together rather than compete for work, alongside an individual bonus scheme that rewards strong performance.
The culture is built around long-term careers rather than short-term targets. Leadership is approachable, ideas are welcomed, and people are trusted to manage their work while delivering outstanding service to clients. With increasing numbers of high-net-worth clients and a steady flow of new instructions, you’ll have every opportunity to continue developing your career.
Who we’re looking for
- Private Client Solicitor with 3–6 years’ PQE
- Experience managing your own Private Client caseload
- Strong experience advising on trusts (essential)
- Experience across wills, probate, LPAs and estate administration
- STEP qualified or working towards STEP (desirable)
- Excellent client care and communication skills
- Full driving licence and willingness to attend client visits
What you’ll be doing
- Managing your own Private Client caseload
- Advising on trusts, wills, probate, LPAs and estate administration
- Providing tax planning advice where appropriate
- Supporting high-net-worth individuals and families
- Meeting clients at home, in hospital and care settings where required
- Building strong client relationships
- Working collaboratively with the wider team to achieve shared goals
Salary & Benefits
- Bonus scheme:
- 10% of billings above 3x salary
- 20% of billings above 4x salary
- Hybrid working (1 day from home)
- Flexible working hours
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
- Birthday leave
- Recharge day
- Volunteer days
- Christmas shutdown
- Option to buy and sell annual leave
- Attendance bonus
- Continuous learning and development
- Genuine long-term progression within a growing team
Contact Kelly Reid
📩 kelly.reid@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Key details
Salary
£45,000 - £65,000
Location
- Greater Manchester
- North West
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Private Client
Job ref
V-61509-6
Specialist for private client, Court of Protection and contentious probate in the North West.
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