Private Client Solicitor

This opportunity will suit a Private Client Solicitor with around 3+ PQE looking to join an established and well-supported team in Bury. The role offers a broad, traditional private client caseload, a strong and consistent flow of work, and the chance to take on some supervisory responsibility, alongside clear progression prospects. Hybrid working and flexible hours form part of the firms normal working practices.

This is a long-established local practice with a strong private client offering and a loyal client base. The firm is known for its supportive culture, sensible approach to workloads, and a genuine focus on developing its lawyers over the long term.

Role overview

• Managing a varied private client caseload including wills, probate, powers of attorney, and Court of Protection matters

• Handling files from instruction through to completion with an appropriate level of autonomy

• Providing clear, practical advice to clients on estate planning and related issues

• Supervising and supporting junior members of the team where required

• Playing a part in the ongoing development of the private client department

Candidate profile

• Qualified Solicitor with around 3+ years PQE in private client work (as a guide)

• Experience across wills, probate, LPAs and Court of Protection matters

• Comfortable supervising and mentoring junior colleagues

• STEP membership would be advantageous, but is not essential

• A client-focused, pragmatic approach and the ability to work well within a team

Offer and benefits

• Above market rate salary

• Bonus structure

• Hybrid working

• Flexi-time scheme with standard working hours and some flexibility

• Good quality, consistent flow of private client work

• Clear progression prospects

• On-site car parking

• Pension scheme

If youd like to explore this role in confidence, an initial conversation can take place discreetly, and you dont need a CV to start.

For more information, please contact Jack Grant at Thornton Legal on 07538 704 113 or jack@thorntonlegal.co.uk.

Thornton Legal connects talented lawyers with leading law firms across the North West, West Yorkshire and the West Midlands. We believe in straightforward, transparent recruitment that focuses on quality relationships, not volume.

Jack Grant Recruitment Consultant

07538704113

jack@thorntonlegal.co.uk