Private Client Senior Associate Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A private client law firm in Altrincham is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor with over 8 years of PQE. The role involves managing high-value estate planning matters while fostering client relationships. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits including a bonus scheme, and flexibility in work hours. Candidates should be STEP qualified with experience in complex tax planning and high-net-worth clients.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Life assurance

3–4 days WFH and flexible hours

Part of an employee-owned firm

Qualifications

• 8+ years PQE as a Private Client Solicitor.
• Experience with high-net-worth clients.
• Ability to handle work independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-end estate planning matters, including trusts and succession planning.
• Support the growth of the private client team.
• Maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

High-net-worth client management

Complex tax planning

Estate planning

Commercial awareness

Education

STEP qualification

Job description

• Help shape the future of a growing private client team in Altrincham
• Tackle high-value estate planning with autonomy and low-volume caseloads
• Enjoy a boutique-style approach without the pressure of long hours

Are you a highly technical private client solicitor who thrives on complex estate planning and wants to escape the full-cabinet, long-hours culture?

This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking, employee‑owned firm and play a key role in expanding its Altrincham presence. As a senior private client lawyer in the South Manchester office, you'll work closely with the wider team to target and service clients in the Manchester and Cheshire market.

This is a growth role, meaning you’ll have the freedom to shape your caseload and the team around you, and help free up the Head of Department to focus on wider strategy.

Who we’re looking for

• 8+ PQE Private Client Solicitor
• STEP qualified
• Strong experience with high‑net‑worth clients and complex tax planning structures
• Manchester/Cheshire connections or modest following
• Estate planning specialist who can handle work independently and advise more junior team members
• Confident, proactive, and commercially aware

What you’ll be doing

• Conducting and overseeing high‑end estate planning matters, including trusts, IHT, CGT, and succession planning
• Supporting the wider growth of the private client team across the North West
• Working closely with colleagues to shape strategy and contribute to business development
• Maintaining strong client relationships and supporting the firm’s reputation for quality and service

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Bonus scheme
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• Life assurance
• 3–4 days WFH and flexible hours
• Opportunity to become part of an employee‑owned firm

You’ll be joining a firm that prioritises quality over volume. Fee earners here don’t juggle dozens of files at once, they’re given the space, time, and support to do their best work for clients.

Contact Kelly Reid

Call 03300 245 606 or [e-mail] find out more or apply confidentially.