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

Company: Origin Legal Ltd
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Build Your Own Private Client Department

Ever wanted the opportunity to build a department your way rather than inherit someone else’s?

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

✅Estate Planning

✅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?

✅ Lead a brand-new Private Client department

✅ 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

South Manchester / Cheshire

For a confidential discussion contact:

Layla Jackson

07831 615961

layla.jackson@originlegal.co.uk

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

Posted: July 5th, 2026