Private Client Associate

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

Private Client Associate Location: Manchester

Salary: Competitive

Are you a Private Client Solicitor looking to take on more complex work while continuing to develop your own client base and reputation?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded Private Client team that advises high net worth individuals, trustees, landowners and entrepreneurs on a broad range of wealth preservation and succession planning matters.

You’ll work alongside experienced Private Client specialists on complex, high-value instructions while maintaining responsibility for your own caseload. The role offers a strong blend of technical advisory work, client contact and long-term career development, making it an attractive move for ambitious solicitors looking to progress their career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The team works closely with colleagues across Real Estate, Corporate and Family law, providing exposure to a diverse range of matters and the opportunity to deliver a truly joined-up service to clients. You’ll be encouraged to build lasting client relationships, strengthen your technical expertise and play an active role in the continued growth of the practice.

What you’ll do

• 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

What you’ll need

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 1 year's PQE
• Experience gained within a large regional or City firm
• Strong technical expertise advising high net worth individuals and trustees
• Experience managing your own matters, including financial management responsibilities
• STEP Diploma completed or currently in progress would be advantageous

About the company

Our client is a well-established and highly respected law firm with a recognised Private Client practice. The team is known for handling complex and high-value matters for a sophisticated client base, offering lawyers excellent quality work, genuine collaboration and clear opportunities for long-term career progression.