Private Client Solicitor : Head of Department

Job Summary

Private Client Solicitor (Greater Manchester) – 3+ PQE.

• Location:
  
  Greater Manchester
• PQE
  
  Required:
  
  3+
• Salary:
  Competitive (plus bonus structure)

As Head of Private Client, you will have overall responsibility for leading, managing and expanding the firm's private client department. The role encompasses oversight of a broad range of services including wills, probate, trusts, estate and succession planning, estate administration, Court of Protection matters, deputyship management, inheritance tax planning, asset protection, lasting powers of attorney and compensation trusts. You will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the department while ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, client‑focused legal services.

You will be responsible for maintaining excellent client service standards, managing and developing the team, overseeing day‑to‑day departmental operations and driving business development initiatives. In addition, you will ensure full compliance with all relevant regulatory and professional standards, contributing to the firm’s strong reputation and continued growth.

The firm is seeking a qualified Solicitor with significant experience in private client law, supported by strong leadership and team management capabilities. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven track record in business development and client relationship management. Completion of the STEP Diploma, or active progress towards qualification, is required.

The firm offers a competitive salary and bonus structure, alongside a comprehensive benefits package. This includes a pension scheme, generous paid leave, flexitime and the option to purchase up to ten additional days of annual leave. You will also benefit from a supportive and inclusive working environment, with clear opportunities for ongoing professional development and long‑term career progression.

Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on 320 / 850 or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.