Manchester Private Client Associate — Wealth & Trusts Lead

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment is helping a well-regarded law firm recruit a Private Client Associate in Manchester. The role focuses on complex wealth preservation and succession planning for high net worth clients, with client-facing responsibilities and career progression.

You will work with senior Private Client specialists on high-value instructions, maintaining your own caseload, and developing long-term client relationships in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 1+ year PQE.
• Experience in a large regional or City firm.
• Strong technical expertise advising high net worth individuals and trustees.
• Experience managing your own matters, including financial responsibilities.
• STEP Diploma completed or in progress is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advise on estate and succession planning matters.
• Provide inheritance tax and capital gains tax planning advice.
• Draft complex wills.
• Advise trustees on their powers and duties.
• Create and administer trusts.
• Advise on family investment companies.
• Manage and develop your own caseload.

Skills

Private Client experience

Trusts & estates

Tax planning

Client relationship management

Education

Solicitor qualification in England & Wales

Job description

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment is helping a well-regarded law firm recruit a Private Client Associate in Manchester. The role focuses on complex wealth preservation and succession planning for high net worth clients, with client-facing responsibilities and career progression.

You will work with senior Private Client specialists on high-value instructions, maintaining your own caseload, and developing long-term client relationships in a collaborative environment.