Head of Private Client | Solicitor, CILEX or Senior Private Client Paralegal | South Manchester in Knutsford

Head of Private Client | Solicitor, CILEX or Senior Private Client Paralegal | South Manchester in Knutsford

Knutsford Full-Time 50000 - 65000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Origin Legal Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and build a new Private Client department from the ground up.
  • Company: Ambitious South Manchester law firm with a modern and entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Benefits: Autonomy, clear progression opportunities, and support from experienced leaders.
  • Other info: Exciting chance for ambitious individuals to take ownership and grow.
  • Why this job: Shape your own department and make a real impact in a growing firm.
  • Qualifications: Experience in Private Client matters and ability to manage your own caseload.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 Β£ per year.

A growing South Manchester law firm is looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Private Client professional to establish and lead its new Private Client offering. This role would suit someone with genuine Private Client experience, whether that's an NQ Solicitor who has trained within Private Client and previously worked as a Private Client fee earner, an experienced Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or a senior Paralegal looking for their next challenge.

We're looking for someone who understands the Private Client market, enjoys building relationships and is excited by the prospect of helping create and grow a department from the ground up.

The Role

  • You'll handle a broad range of Private Client matters, including:
    • Wills
    • Probate and Estate Administration
    • Lasting Powers of Attorney
    • Trusts (depending on experience)

Alongside managing your own caseload, you'll play a key role in developing the department, building client and referrer relationships, and shaping the future of the practice.

Why Join?

  • Real autonomy and influence from day one
  • Work directly with a supportive and experienced leadership team
  • Clear long-term progression opportunities
  • A genuine chance to build something of your own
  • Modern, entrepreneurial and growing firm

About You

  • Previous Private Client fee-earning experience is essential
  • Able to run your own caseload with confidence
  • Commercially aware and growth-focused
  • Ambitious and keen to take ownership
  • Based in or around South Manchester or Cheshire

An exciting opportunity to build, lead and grow a Private Client department within an ambitious and expanding law firm.

Origin Legal Ltd

Contact Details:

Origin Legal Ltd Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Head of Private Client | Solicitor, CILEX or Senior Private Client Paralegal | South Manchester in Knutsford

Private Client Experience
Wills and Probate Knowledge
Estate Administration
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Trusts Management
Caseload Management
Relationship Building