Private Client Solicitor

• 1–3 PQE
• Hybrid Working
• National Firm with Local Reach

We’re a national law firm with a strong local presence, and right now we’re looking for a Private Client Solicitor to join our growing Manchester team. This is a brilliant opportunity for a lawyer with 1–3 years’ PQE to step into high-quality private client work, supported by one of the largest private client teams in the UK.

You’ll be advising HNW individuals and families on complex wills, trusts, succession planning, and lifetime IHT matters, with the freedom to shape your caseload and pursue your specialist interests.

From day one, you’ll feel part of a friendly, collaborative and supportive culture – we genuinely care about our people and our clients, and we’ve recently been named one of the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing (Large Organisations, 2024) in recognition of this.

Who we’re looking for

• 1–3 years’ PQE in private client law
• STEP qualified or working towards it
• Comfortable advising on complex wills, trusts, LPAs and estate admin
• Knowledge of lifetime IHT planning and taxation of trusts and estates
• Commercial awareness and strong financial discipline
• Collaborative team player with an appetite for business development
• Familiar with the Manchester private client market

Salary & Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays) with holiday purchase scheme
• Generous and flexible pension scheme
• Two fully paid volunteering days per year
• Westfield Health membership & Aviva Digital GP access
• Flexible by Choice hybrid working model
• Diverse inclusion networks and wellbeing initiatives
• Genuine commitment to social responsibility, community investment and climate action
• Opportunities to grow within one of the UK’s most well-respected private client teams

Contact Kelly Reid

If you’re ready to build your private client career within a progressive national firm that values care, integrity and impact, get in touch with Kelly Reid at Realm Recruit on 03300 245 606 or email kelly.reid@realmrecruit.com for a confidential chat.