Origin Legal Ltd
Private Client | Head of Department | Solicitor | Paralegal | CILEX | South Manchester
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Head of Private Client Department | South Manchester
Fancy the chance to build something from the ground up?
We're seeking an ambitious Private Client professional to launch and lead our new department with a growing South Manchester law firm.
This opportunity is ideal for:
- A newly qualified solicitor with strong Private Client experience
- An experienced solicitor
- A Chartered Legal Executive
- A seasoned Paralegal
About the Opportunity
Here, you won't inherit layers of red tape or wait for progression—you’ll reshape the firm’s future. If you’re commercially minded, entrepreneurial, and eager to make your mark, leverage freedom and support to build your desired career, setting your own direction within a brand-new department.
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Market Focus
- Wills
- Probate & Estate Administration
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Estate Planning
- Trusts (as applicable)
Core Responsibilities
- Developing and growing the new Private Client department
- Building strategic relationships with clients and referrers
- Guiding the practice’s future direction in Private Client law
Requirements
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
- Have hands-on experience in Private Client matters
- Enjoy relationship-building and winning new business
- Are commercially aware with a growth mindset
- Value autonomy, proactivity, and meaningful impact
- Are based in or near South Manchester or Cheshire
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Culture & Benefits
✔ Build a new practice from scratching with ownership-focused partners ✔ Immediate autonomy and influence within an entrepreneurial environment ✔ Direct partnerships with senior leadership for guidance and collaboration
Motivated candidates will embrace bold growth—this firm thrives on innovation, not rigid hierarchy.
Ready to take the leap?
📩 Visit: originlegal.co.uk 📱 Contact: Layla Jackson – 07831 615961 📧 Email: layla.jackson@originlegal.co.uk
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