Private Client Solicitor

Private Client Solicitor / Partner (5+ PQE)

Stockport (Hybrid Working)

£50,000 - £75,000 DOE + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Full Time Permanent

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join a highly regarded Private Client team based in Stockport.

This role offers the opportunity to manage a varied and rewarding caseload whilst building long-term relationships with clients and becoming an integral part of a growing department. You will work alongside experienced colleagues in a supportive environment, with the autonomy to develop your practice and contribute to the continued success of the team.

The successful candidate will handle a broad range of private client matters and play a key role in maintaining the firm's reputation for delivering exceptional client care and trusted legal advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of Private Client matters from instruction through to completion.
• Advising clients on Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection matters, and wider private client work.
• Building and maintaining strong, long-term client relationships through excellent communication and service.
• Generating fee income and maintaining effective control of time recording, work in progress, billing, and cash collection in line with agreed targets.
• Working collaboratively with the Head of Department and senior management to support the continued growth and development of the team.
• Providing guidance and support to junior colleagues where required.
• Delivering practical, compassionate, and commercially focused advice to clients dealing with sensitive personal matters.
• Participating in business development initiatives, networking events, and activities that support the growth of the firm's client base.

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you will possess:

• A minimum of 5 years' PQE within Private Client law.
• Strong technical expertise across Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, LPAs, and Estate Planning.
• The ability to manage a caseload independently and efficiently.
• Excellent client care and relationship management skills.
• A proactive and commercial approach to business development.
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• A genuine commitment to delivering an outstanding client experience.
• Previous supervisory or mentoring experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

Annual Leave

• 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Additional 3 paid office closure days between Christmas and New Year.
• Birthday day off.

Health & Wellbeing Benefits

• Medical cashback scheme.
• 24-hour GP service.
• Private health cover.
• Life assurance (4x annual salary).
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Financial & Reward Benefits

• Employer pension contribution.
• £1,000 employee referral scheme.
• Voucher reward schemes.

Community & Culture

• Dedicated Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.
• Regular social and charity events.
• Opportunity to participate in fundraising and community initiatives.