Private Client Solicitor

Oldham – £33,000 - £47,500

Are you a Private Client Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career?
 
A respected and well-established firm with offices in Manchester are looking to expand its Private Client team and welcomes applications from both junior and experienced solicitors.
 
The Role
 
You will manage your own diverse caseload of Private Client matters, including wills, trusts and probate, estate planning, tax considerations, Court of Protection matters and inheritance planning. You'll deliver excellent client service to a loyal local client base while also helping to attract new work through involvement in marketing and business development initiatives.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
- Handling a varied Private Client caseload with appropriate levels of independence, depending on experience
- Offering clear, expert legal advice while maintaining exceptional client care
- Ensuring matters progress efficiently and clients remain fully informed
- Playing an active part in the continued growth and success of the team
 
What's on Offer
 
- Competitive salary with performance-related bonus
- Hybrid working options to support work-life balance
- Generous holiday package, including your birthday off
- Access to a private health scheme
 
About You
 
The ideal candidate will bring:
 
- NQ+ PQE with experience managing a Private Client caseload
- Strong client care skills and a professional, approachable manner
- Excellent organisational and time-management abilities
- A commitment to ongoing development and career progression
 
Please note that PQE and salary indications are provided as a guide only. Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate the required skills and capability.
 
This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive Oldham practice that invests in its people and supports genuine career development.

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Ryan McNamara

Head of North West & Yorkshire
0161 233 6360

ryan.mcnamara@douglas-scott.co.uk

Ryan McNamara, Head of North West and Yorkshire at Douglas Scott for over 6 years, specialises in Private Practice recruitment across the region. Since joining in 2018, Ryan has recruited for roles ranging from Legal Assistant to Partner, working with regional practices, boutique firms, and large national and international firms. He supports well-established departments and firms looking to expand into new areas of law.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Wills & Probate Law
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £33,000 - £47,500
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Oldham
  • Reference: 1299543

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