Private Client Lawyer NQ to Legal Director

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

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Manchester is seeking a talented private client lawyer to manage a diverse portfolio of clients, including high net worth individuals. This role offers an excellent work-life balance and the opportunity to specialize in various niche areas, with flexible working arrangements available.

Benefits

Generous hybrid flexibility

Excellent work/life balance

Qualifications

• Private client lawyer operating at NQ level or up to Legal Director level.
• Well-rounded technical skill set with ability to build long-term relationships.
• Applications welcomed from those looking to work part-time.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of private client work including wills, probate, trusts, and estates.
• Work closely with high net worth individuals over multiple years.
• Focus on niche areas such as international work and family businesses.

Skills

Technical skills

Relationship building

Education

NQ level or higher

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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