Part-time Senior Private Client Solicitor

Job description

OverviewReal scope for salaried or equity partnership in the future. Step into a ready-made caseload with leadership responsibility and real autonomy. Excellent salary, genuine work–life balance and clear partnership potential.

This is a rare senior opportunity for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to step into a succession-planned role in South Manchester.

You'll be joining a well-established, friendly firm with strong staff retention and a steady flow of private client work.

The role offers autonomy, leadership, and the chance to shape the future of the Private Client department, without the pressure of having to generate your own work.

Who we're looking for

Private Client Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE

Strong experience across Wills, LPAs and Probate, including some HNW matters

Confident running a caseload independently with minimal supervision

Comfortable supporting and mentoring junior solicitors

Someone ready for greater autonomy, influence and progression

Ambitious but collaborative, a good cultural fit for a close-knit team

What you'll be doing

Taking ownership of a busy, well-established private client caseload

Handling Wills, LPAs and Probate work (no Court of Protection)

Working with the support of a dedicated paralegal and secretary

Providing guidance and day-to-day support to a junior solicitor in the team

Playing a key role in the succession and future development of the Private Client department

Helping shape the department's long-term direction, with scope to grow the team further

Salary & Benefits

Excellent, competitive salary (reflective of seniority and responsibility)

Real scope for salaried or equity partnership in the future

Car parking space provided

Hybrid working - 1 day per week from home, with full WFH set-up

35-hour working week

Full-time or part-time (4 days) considered

Genuine work–life balance, no long hours culture

Friendly, non-corporate working environment

Strong staff retention across the firm

Contact Kelly Reid

kelly.reid@realmrecruit.com

03300 245 606

Kelly specialises in senior private client roles across the North West and can talk you through how this opportunity compares to other Head of Department and partnership-track roles across the North-West.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English