Private Client Solicitor

Private Client Solicitor

Knutsford | Hybrid | Market-rate salary + discretionary bonus

A specialist private client practice in Knutsford is looking for a Private Client Solicitor to join its growing team.

This is an opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor who wants to move beyond routine wills and probate and develop their expertise across trusts, tax and complex estate planning.

The role offers a genuinely varied caseload, national clients and the opportunity to work alongside an established estate administration team within a wider international financial services group.

The Role

Private Client Solicitor to advise on a broad range of non-contentious private client matters, including:

• Complex wills and estate planning
• Estate administration and probate
• Lifetime estate and tax planning
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Trusts arising from wills
• Trustee appointments and changes
• Post-death planning
• Technical research
• Affidavits and domicile matters

The role also involves supervising and supporting non-solicitor colleagues who deal with probate and will drafting, providing an opportunity to take on responsibility beyond an individual caseload.

There is no Court of Protection work or litigation involved.

What This Firm is Looking For

You will have a strong technical interest in trusts and tax, alongside experience in private client work.

A STEP qualification would be advantageous, but it is not essential. The firm is equally open to a more junior solicitor who demonstrates the right technical aptitude, enthusiasm and willingness to develop.

This could suit someone who enjoys the technical side of private client work but also values meaningful client contact and collaborative working.

Candidates whose experience is predominantly routine wills and probate may find the role less aligned with their current expertise.

Why Consider the Role?

• Technical private client work – genuine exposure to trusts, tax and estate planning
• Varied caseload – a mixture of planning, administration and advisory work
• National client base – much of the work is conducted via Teams
• Growing practice – an opportunity to join a developing legal business backed by an established international group
• Responsibility – involvement in supervising and advising colleagues
• Hybrid working – typically 2–3 days per week in the Knutsford office
• Competitive package – market-rate salary based on experience and capability, plus a discretionary bonus and benefits

Location

The role is based in Knutsford and could suit candidates across North Cheshire and South Manchester, including those currently commuting from Altrincham, Manchester, Stockport and surrounding areas.

The firm is looking for someone who is comfortable with a hybrid model.

The Opportunity

This is a particularly interesting opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor who wants to build on their existing experience and become more technically focused in trusts, tax and estate planning.

The legal practice is still relatively young and has plans for further growth, offering the successful candidate the chance to join at an exciting stage of its development. While a formal promotion pathway cannot currently be guaranteed, there is scope to develop technically and take on increasing responsibility as the practice grows.

If you are a passionate Private Client Solicitor who wants to focus on complex interesting work, we’d love to hear from you.

#INDCATN