Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive

The Eventus Recruitment Group are seeking an experienced Solicitor or Legal Executive to join the established Private Client team of a highly regarded Legal 500 law firm. This is full‑time, permanent job role based in either Congleton or Macclesfield, offering the chance to work on a diverse private client caseload. Along with an excellent salary up to £55,000 the firm offers a very comprehensive benefits package including hybrid working, a generous holiday allowance, life cover and private health care. You’ll be working alongside a supportive team in an environment where career development is actively encouraged.

About the Role

As the incoming Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive, you will undertake the full spectrum of private client work including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Probate, Estate Administrations and Trusts. The role also involves:

• Advising clients face‑to‑face, over the phone and via video, maintaining excellent client care
• Preparing legal documents and correspondence using the case management system
• Supervising and supporting junior team members as needed
• Taking an active role in business development and building strong referral relationships
• Participating in internal meetings and contributing to team development
• Maintaining clear, accurate files (paper and electronic) in line with Lexcel standards
• Ensuring time recording, billing and file management aligns with firm targets

About You

This role would suit a Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 3 years' PQE, who is confident managing a full and varied caseload with minimal supervision. You will also be able to demonstrate:

• Strong technical knowledge across wills, probate, trusts and powers of attorney
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good attention to detail and a proactive approach to client care
• A collaborative mindset with experience or interest in supervising others
• Sound IT skills and experience working with legal case management systems
• A commercial awareness and willingness to support business development

Benefits and Rewards

Along with a competitive salary you will also enjoy a host of other benefits and rewards including:

• 36 days of annual leave including your birthday off, Christmas closure and bank holidays
• Life cover equal to 4× annual salary
• Private health care
• Healthcare cashback scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Christmas bonus
• Voucher rewards
• Discounted legal service
• Spring, Summer and Christmas social events
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.

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