Senior Private Client Solicitor
- Private Client Solicitor role with exposure to high-value and HNW estates
- Plenty of work available with no requirement to generate your own clients
- Hybrid working, flexible hours and clear long-term progression
This is an excellent opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor to join a well-established team in Bolton, at a point of transition and growth.
There is a strong pipeline of work and genuine support available, making this a great move whether you’re an experienced solicitor seeking more autonomy or a 7-10 PQE solicitor ready to step up into higher-calibre work.
You’ll inherit a busy and varied caseload from day one, ranging from straightforward wills to multi-million-pound estates and complex probate matters, with supervision available if needed. The emphasis is on quality, flexibility and long-term career development rather than long hours or aggressive billing.
Who we’re looking for
- Private Client Solicitor with 7-10 years’ PQE
- Experience handling wills and probate matters independently
- Comfortable working autonomously, with supervision available when required
- Ambitious and keen to develop long-term within a growing team
- Exposure to higher-value or HNW estates (Desired)
- STEP qualified or working towards STEP (Desired)
What you’ll be doing
- Managing your own mixed Private Client caseload
- Advising on wills, probate and estate administration, including HNW matters
- Working autonomously with access to supervision and support
- Attending client appointments primarily in the Bolton office
- Being part of a stable, collaborative team with excellent staff retention
There is no requirement to generate work, with plenty of instructions already available.
Salary & Benefits
- Highly competitive salary, dependent on experience
- Bonus potential
- Genuine long-term opportunity to grow with the department, including senior and leadership pathways
- Hybrid working (typically 1 day WFH in this team)
- Free on-site parking
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Christmas closure
- STEP support and funding available
Contact Kelly Reid
📩 kelly.reid@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Kelly specialises in Private Client recruitment across the North West and can give you a clear, honest view on how this opportunity compares to others, particularly if you’re looking for autonomy, flexibility and exposure to high-quality work without needing a following.
Key details
Salary
£45,000 - £55,000
Location
- Greater Manchester
- North West
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Private Client
Job ref
V-59325-1
Specialist for private client, Court of Protection and contentious probate in the North West.
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