Private Client Partner

SaccoMann; Manchester; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pay reviews

Profit share up to 10%

Work-life balance

Career development

Job summary

SaccoMann in Manchester is seeking a dynamic Private Client Partner to lead the private client practice within a thriving firm. You will drive strategy, oversee senior and junior fee earners, and shape client service to sustain growth and exceptional quality of work.

We offer a competitive salary with an annual bonus, regular pay reviews, and a supportive, commercially driven environment with clear pathways for career development and profit-sharing opportunities up to 10% of team profits.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in private client work with strong technical ability
• Proven track record of business development and team leadership
• Ambitious and entrepreneurial with a mindset to grow the practice

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the private client practice and shape strategic direction
• Support and mentor junior fee earners to enhance service delivery
• Drive business development initiatives to grow the firm’s market presence
• Contribute to broader firm growth, especially in private client and related practices
• Maintain a collaborative and high-quality working environment

Job description

Seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Private Client Partner to join a thriving organisation in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious legal professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and commercially driven environment. The firm’s culture champions development, flexibility, and recognising individual contributions, making it an ideal setting for those eager to expand their practice and influence.

About the firm

The organisation is committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive culture, where its team members are valued and empowered. With a reputation for excellence, the firm prides itself on its proactive approach to growth and development, aiming to build on its already strong market position by expanding its private client practice and nurturing talent to reach new heights.

About the role

As a key figure in the private client team, you will:

• Lead and develop the private client practice, with scope to expand and shape strategic direction
• Support and mentor junior fee earners and colleagues to enhance service delivery
• Drive business development initiatives to build the firm’s market presence
• Contribute to the broader firm growth strategy, particularly in expanding the private client and related practices
• Enjoy a collaborative and energetic working environment with a focus on value and quality of work

The ideal candidate

• Significant experience in private client work, with strong technical ability
• Proven track record of business development and team leadership
• Ambitious, entrepreneurial, and eager to contribute to practice growth
• Excellent communication skills and a supportive, approachable manner
• Ambitious to develop their own practice and progress within a forward-looking organisation

What's In It For You

• An attractive basic salary complemented by an annual/end-of-year bonus
• Regular pay reviews recognising your contributions
• A supportive, commercial, and dynamic working environment
• Opportunity to earn up to 10% of team profits
• Work-life balance and flexibility to support your personal and professional life
• Clear pathways for career development and practice expansion