Private Client Partner

JMC Legal Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-50 international law firm in Manchester seeks a Private Client Partner to lead and manage complex private client matters for HNW/UHNW individuals. With a strong culture of support and flexibility, this role promises exceptional quality of work and career progression opportunities. The firm fosters a close-knit community and offers a dynamic environment for ambitious legal professionals.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Regular social events

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Private Client Solicitor with approximately 7+ years of PQE.
• Ambitious individual eager to advance their career.
• Strong relationship-building capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex and engaging private client matters for HNW/UHNW clients.
• Establish leadership within the team and liaise with other partners.
• Handle a full spectrum of private client services.

Skills

Relationship Building

Legal Expertise

Leadership

Education

Private Client Solicitor

Job description

Entrepreneurial in spirit, multi award-winning, and one of the UK's largest firms, positions like this do not present themselves often. This Top 50 international firm works with some of the country's most affluent HNW / UHNW individuals and is looking to recruit in line with their strategic growth plans across the North-West.

The Firm

This reputable international law firm has experienced significant growth throughout 2023 and 2024, with continued expansion forecasted into 2025 and beyond. With a year-on-year headcount growth of 10%, and ambitious plans to build on this momentum, it is a genuinely exciting time to join the firm with substantial opportunities for progression.

The firm attracts a high calibre of clients, including HNW individuals and multinational PLCs.

Known for their strong culture, you will be part of a close-knit team that arranges regular social events, with all team members sharing ambitious and motivated personalities. Their culture, coupled with the quality of work, has resulted in one of the best staff retention rates in the country; on average, lawyers stay with the firm for over 5 years, compared to the industry average of 2-3 years.

As a previous winner of Working Families' 'Best UK Employer for Flexible Working Award', the firm is open to flexible working arrangements to help balance work and home life.

The Role

This is a unique opportunity for a Private Client Partner to join a growing top-50 international firm based in Manchester.

Working closely with respected Partners nationally, you will gain exposure to complex and engaging private client matters. The quality of work is exceptional and will allow you to further develop your technical skills.

Based in the Manchester office, you will have the opportunity to establish your leadership within the team and department. The team includes several existing associates and senior associates, providing a platform to step into a senior leadership role.

The team handles matters involving HNW / UHNW individuals, celebrities, and business leaders nationally. Their work covers the full spectrum of private client services, including wills, estate management, tax issues, non-domicile cases, and international work.

You will receive significant support from the wider network of partners across 4-5 national offices.

Requirements

• You will be a Private Client Solicitor with approximately 7+ years of PQE.
• Comfortable building relationships with clients and colleagues.
• An ambitious individual seeking to advance your career at one of Manchester's leading law firms.