Private Client Solicitor - Senior
Top Benefits
About the role
Bolton – £50,000
**Senior Private Client Solicitor – 8+ PQE
Location: Bolton / Hybrid
Salary: Competitive** Are you a seasoned Private Client Solicitor ready to take on a senior role with real influence and progression? A well-established and highly respected firm is seeking an experienced practitioner to lead on complex, high-value matters and play a key role in the ongoing development of its Private Client department.
The Role In this senior position, you’ll manage a sophisticated and varied caseload, advising clients on a broad spectrum of private client matters. Responsibilities include:
- Leading on complex estate planning, drafting Wills, managing the full administration of estates, and advising on inheritance tax and trust structures.
- Acting for high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners on wealth preservation and succession planning.
- Providing bespoke, expert advice with a sensitive and client-focused approach.
- Supervising and supporting junior solicitors and paralegals, contributing to mentoring and team development.
- Working closely with external advisers – including financial planners and tax experts – to deliver holistic legal solutions.
- Actively participating in business development and client relationship management to help grow the department and enhance the firm’s market presence.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 8 years’ post-qualification experience in private client law.
- Extensive experience advising on complex probate, trusts, tax planning, and estates.
- A confident and trusted adviser with excellent technical knowledge and strategic thinking.
- Demonstrated leadership ability, with experience mentoring junior colleagues.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a client-first attitude and commercial awareness.
- A proactive approach to networking and business development, helping to drive growth in the team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a senior solicitor looking to make a meaningful impact in a progressive and supportive firm. You’ll enjoy a high-quality workload, hybrid working options, and genuine scope for further advancement. To apply, send your CV to ashley@douglas-scott.co.uk or call 07537 156 394 for a confidential discussion.
About Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Douglas Scott Recruitment act for legal professionals at all levels, across practically every conceivable practice area – whilst supporting the HR professionals, Practice Managers, Partners and business leaders with responsibility for hiring that talent.
Our client base is as diverse as our 60-strong team and includes many Legal 500, UK200, Top 100, Magic Circle and Chambers rated law firms – as well as a myriad of local, regional, national and international practices and In-house legal departments.
Headquartered in Manchester, with an established regional presence in London, Birmingham, and Leeds – we have specialist teams covering Costs, Key Accounts, Legal IT, Locum, Legal Support, Insurance, In-house and International – together aiming to deliver the industry’s most effective, talked about and recommended recruitment experience.
We are particularly proud to have renewed our Investors in People Platinum accreditation which we have been the proud owners of since 2014.
Private Client Solicitor - Senior
Top Benefits
About the role
Bolton – £50,000
**Senior Private Client Solicitor – 8+ PQE
Location: Bolton / Hybrid
Salary: Competitive** Are you a seasoned Private Client Solicitor ready to take on a senior role with real influence and progression? A well-established and highly respected firm is seeking an experienced practitioner to lead on complex, high-value matters and play a key role in the ongoing development of its Private Client department.
The Role In this senior position, you’ll manage a sophisticated and varied caseload, advising clients on a broad spectrum of private client matters. Responsibilities include:
- Leading on complex estate planning, drafting Wills, managing the full administration of estates, and advising on inheritance tax and trust structures.
- Acting for high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners on wealth preservation and succession planning.
- Providing bespoke, expert advice with a sensitive and client-focused approach.
- Supervising and supporting junior solicitors and paralegals, contributing to mentoring and team development.
- Working closely with external advisers – including financial planners and tax experts – to deliver holistic legal solutions.
- Actively participating in business development and client relationship management to help grow the department and enhance the firm’s market presence.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 8 years’ post-qualification experience in private client law.
- Extensive experience advising on complex probate, trusts, tax planning, and estates.
- A confident and trusted adviser with excellent technical knowledge and strategic thinking.
- Demonstrated leadership ability, with experience mentoring junior colleagues.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a client-first attitude and commercial awareness.
- A proactive approach to networking and business development, helping to drive growth in the team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a senior solicitor looking to make a meaningful impact in a progressive and supportive firm. You’ll enjoy a high-quality workload, hybrid working options, and genuine scope for further advancement. To apply, send your CV to ashley@douglas-scott.co.uk or call 07537 156 394 for a confidential discussion.
About Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Douglas Scott Recruitment act for legal professionals at all levels, across practically every conceivable practice area – whilst supporting the HR professionals, Practice Managers, Partners and business leaders with responsibility for hiring that talent.
Our client base is as diverse as our 60-strong team and includes many Legal 500, UK200, Top 100, Magic Circle and Chambers rated law firms – as well as a myriad of local, regional, national and international practices and In-house legal departments.
Headquartered in Manchester, with an established regional presence in London, Birmingham, and Leeds – we have specialist teams covering Costs, Key Accounts, Legal IT, Locum, Legal Support, Insurance, In-house and International – together aiming to deliver the industry’s most effective, talked about and recommended recruitment experience.
We are particularly proud to have renewed our Investors in People Platinum accreditation which we have been the proud owners of since 2014.