Legal Support Team Leader

Clayton legal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Support Team Leader to join a leading Private Wealth team in Manchester. This hands-on role involves managing a team, overseeing administrative tasks, and providing support for high-net-worth clients. A proactive approach and strong legal administration experience are essential for success in this growing team.

Benefits

Minimum 25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

SMART pension scheme

Travel insurance and income protection

Life assurance (3x salary)

Career development opportunities

Regular social and wellbeing events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a legal administrative role.
• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Confidence to communicate effectively across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of six administrators.
• Overseeing the billing process and handling payments.
• Ensuring a high standard of administrative support across the team.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Proactive approach

Communication skills

Education

Senior administrative experience in legal environment

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Support Team Leader to join a leading Private Wealth team based in Manchester.

This newly created role offers the chance to play a key part in a growing team that advises high-net-worth individuals, business owners, trustees, and international clients on complex matters ranging from succession planning to contentious probate.

This is a hands-on leadership role that would suit someone with strong legal administration experience and a natural ability to manage and motivate others.

The Private Wealth team is known for its breadth of expertise and high-calibre client base. The team works collaboratively across both contentious and non-contentious areas, including:

- Succession planning and tax mitigation
- Wills, trusts, and estate administration
- International estate and tax advisory
- Contentious trust and probate matters

Youll be responsible for managing a team of six administrators while ensuring the smooth running of core support functions.

Key responsibilities include:

- Overseeing the billing process and handling payments
- File opening and compliance tasks
- Supervising digital dictation and transcription work
- Ensuring a high standard of administrative support across the team
- Supporting the development of the admin function as the department continues to grow

This is a full-time role with the opportunity to work from home one day per week.This firm are looking for someone who brings:

- Proven experience in a senior administrative role within a legal environment (essential)
- Previous team leadership or supervisory experience
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach
- The confidence to communicate effectively across all levels

Previous experience within private wealth / private client would be a distinct advantage but not essential. In return, youll be part of a forward-thinking and inclusive team where your contribution is valued.

Benefits would include:

- Minimum 25 days holiday (plus Christmas closure and increases with service)
- Private medical insurance (with options to include family members)
- SMART pension scheme
- Travel insurance and income protection
- Life assurance (3x salary)
- Regular social, charitable and wellbeing events
- Career development opportunities through a structured annual promotions process

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and grow a leadership role in a thriving and supportive team.

If youre looking for a long-term move in a dynamic and collaborative environment then please give Justine a call on 0161 914 7357 or email your CV to [e-mail]