Job Title: Private Client Solicitor
Location: Manchester
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Private Client Solicitor (3+ PQE) – Legal 500 Law Firm – Central Manchester
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Private Client Solicitor to join our clients prestigious, Legal 500 law firm based in the heart of Central Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity for a solicitor with at least 3 years' post-qualification experience to join a well-established, dynamic team handling a broad range of private client matters.
As a key member of our Private Client team, you will work closely with high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners, advising on a wide range of legal services including estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, tax, and succession planning. The role offers the chance to work on complex matters with a diverse client base while developing your technical skills and enhancing your career within a top-tier firm.
Key Responsibilities:
* Providing expert advice on all aspects of private client law, including wills, probate, trusts, and estate planning.
* Advising on inheritance tax, capital gains tax, and other tax-related matters.
* Assisting clients with the administration of estates, including applying for probate, identifying assets and liabilities, and preparing estate accounts.
* Drafting wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, ensuring they are tailored to the clients' specific needs and circumstances.
* Managing complex and high-value estates, often involving cross-jurisdictional issues.
* Building and maintaining strong client relationships, offering a high level of service.
* Working closely with partners and senior solicitors on more complex matters and providing guidance to junior team members.
The Ideal Candidate:
* A qualified solicitor with 3+ years of post-qualification experience in private client law.
* Proven experience in handling a broad range of private client matters, ideally with exposure to high-net-worth clients.
* Strong technical ability and a thorough understanding of inheritance tax, trusts, probate, and estate planning.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues alike.
* Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
* A client-focused approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Ideally, STEP qualification or working towards it would be advantageous.
Why join our Client?
* Work with a leading Legal 500 law firm offering a collaborative and supportive environment.
* Opportunity to develop your career with high-profile clients and complex, rewarding work.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Central Manchester location with excellent transport links.
If you're an experienced Private Client Solicitor looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV to Millie Ebbrell at Simpson Judge Legal today.