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 offer 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
Whether you're looking to grow into a leadership role or simply work within a well-structured and supportive team, this is an excellent opportunity with long-term potential.
Benefits and Rewards
Along with a competitive salary you will also enjoy a host of other benefits and rewards including:
- 36 days’ annual leave including your birthday off, Christmas closure and bank holidays
- Life cover equal to 4 x annual salary
- Private health care
- Healthcare cashback scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced maternity and paternity
- Christmas bonus
- Voucher rewards
- Discounted legal service
- Spring, Summer and Christmas social events
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
About the Firm
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a long-established, award-winning multi-office practice that has an excellent reputation for its private client work. With Legal 500 recognition across multiple departments, the firm is widely known for delivering high-quality legal advice while prioritising a culture of collaboration, flexibility and staff wellbeing.
They combine regional reach with national-level expertise, operating from several key office locations across Cheshire.
What sets them apart
- Award-winning leadership
- Excellence in Private Client Work
- Outstanding reputation locally and beyond
- Collaborative culture
- Commitment to colleague well-being
Next Steps
Apply now to be considered for this Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive role in Congleton or Macclesfield. For a confidential discussion about this role or other current opportunities, please contact Nikki Phillips at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at nikki.phillips@eventuslegal.com or phone 07530737333.
The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating across the UK and Ireland in the Legal, Finance and Financial Services sectors. Please note, the years’ experience and / or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found on the bottom of our website.