Private Client Lawyer NQ to Legal Director

Hays Legal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Manchester law firm is seeking a talented private client lawyer to join their well-resourced team. This role offers the chance to work on diverse matters including wills and trusts for high net worth clients, while enjoying a progressive culture and excellent work-life balance. The firm values flexibility and supports those looking to work part-time, making it an ideal opportunity for both new and experienced lawyers.

Benefits

Generous hybrid flexibility

Excellent work/life balance

Qualifications

• Private client lawyer at NQ level or up to Legal Director level.
• Well-rounded technical skill set.
• Ability to build effective long-term relationships.

Responsibilities

• Work on a broad range of private client matters including wills, probate, trusts, and tax planning.
• Manage relationships with high net worth clients.
• Focus on niche areas such as international work and family businesses.

Skills

Technical skills

Relationship building

Education

NQ level or Legal Director level

STEP qualification (or working towards)

Job description

Your new company

This Manchester law firm has an impressive reputation for its private client work.

Your new role

Due to its continued success, this well recognised Manchester law firm is looking to hire a talented private client lawyer. This private client solicitor role will see you work on a truly broad range of work including wills, probate, trusts, estates and tax planning matters. The client list includes many high net worth individuals and you can look forward to working closely with these clients over a number of years. The firm has particular expertise in a number of niche areas such as international work, business wealth, family businesses, elderly matters and rural affairs. As such, the business can accommodate those with particular specialisms or those who are looking to focus on certain areas of private client work.

What you'll need to succeed

You should be a private client lawyer operating at NQ level or up to and including Legal Director level. For more experienced applicants, you will ideally be STEP qualified or working towards this qualification. You should have a well rounded technical skill set and be able to build effective long term relationships with both clients and colleagues across multiple offices. Applications are welcomed from those looking to work part-time.


What you'll get in return

This is one of the best private client lawyer roles in the market offering you the chance to join a well resourced team that operates nationally and giving you access to top quality private client work. The firm has a progressive culture and can offer an excellent work/life balance as well as generous amounts of hybrid flexibility. The salary and bonus on offer is negotiable depending on your experience but will not disappoint.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Oliver Gibbon on 07779 025879.
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