Private Client Solicitor (NQ – 1 Year PQE)
Location: Manchester
Salary – Dependent on experience
Legal 500 Firm
An award-winning Legal 500 private client team is seeking a newly qualified solicitor, or one with up to one year’s post-qualification experience, to join their expanding department. This is an exciting opportunity to build a long-term career within a highly regarded and supportive team, offering excellent supervision and professional development.
About the Role
The role involves direct client contact and advising on a broad spectrum of private client matters including Wills, statutory Wills, and the administration of estates. There will also be opportunities to work on matters referred from a highly respected Court of Protection team. Candidates with prior Court of Protection experience will be at an advantage, though it is not essential.
Team Structure
You’ll join a dedicated team comprising 8 solicitors, 2 paralegals, and 3 secretaries. The role reports directly to a Director in the team, ensuring strong guidance and mentoring.
Ideal Candidate
1. Newly Qualified to 1 year PQE solicitor
2. Previous experience in private client law (essential)
3. Court of Protection experience (desirable)
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
5. Organised, detail-oriented, and team-focused
Salary & Benefits
6. Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications
7. 25 days’ annual leave, plus:
8. 1.5 additional days over the Christmas period
9. Annual bonus equivalent to one week’s salary on firm-wide performance
10. Attendance bonus scheme
11. Private health insurance
12. Subsidised gym membership
13. Life insurance (3x salary)
14. Contributory pension scheme
15. Full home office setup provided (IT and furniture)