Private Client Senior Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Manchester; Híbrido; GBP 77.000 - 94.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Hybrid working

Bonus scheme

Pension plan

Professional development

Private wealth training

Collaborative culture

Resumo da vaga

William James Recruitment represents a leading law firm in Manchester seeking a Private Client Senior Solicitor. You will handle complex private client matters for high-net-worth individuals and families, including wills, trusts and estate administration, with a view to tax planning and succession strategies.

The role offers hybrid and flexible working, a competitive salary up to £85,000, and a supportive, high-calibre Private Wealth team with opportunities for professional development and

Qualificações

• Qualified Solicitor with 4-8 years' PQE in Private Client law.
• Strong expertise in wills, trusts, probate, and tax planning.
• Experience advising high-net-worth individuals and families.
• Ability to manage complex estate planning and succession matters.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and client-facing relationship skills.
• Experience building professional intermediary relationships is a plus.
• Ability to work independently within a collaborative team.

Responsabilidades

• Manage a varied caseload of complex Private Client matters including wills, trusts, probate and estate administration.
• Advise on inheritance tax planning and succession strategies for high-net-worth clients.
• Handle high-value estates involving trusts, family businesses and significant assets.
• Draft and implement trust structures and estate planning solutions.
• Act for executors, trustees and beneficiaries on complex estate administration.
• Collaborate with Partners on technically challenging instructions.
• Develop relationships with clients, accountants and financial advisers.
• Support business development and growth of Private Wealth team.

Conhecimentos

PQE 4-8 yrs

Wills & trusts

Estate planning

Tax planning

Client relationship mgmt

Drafting & analysis

Descrição da vaga

Private Client Senior Solicitor - Manchester - Up to £85,000

A leading Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Senior Solicitor to join its highly regarded Private Wealth team in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Private Client lawyer looking to take the next step in their career within a nationally recognised practice. The team advises high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, business owners and multi-generational families on complex wealth planning, succession and estate administration matters, offering high-quality work usually associated with larger City firms while maintaining a collaborative and supportive culture.

The Role

As a Private Client Senior Solicitor, you will:

• Manage a varied caseload of complex Private Client matters, including wills, trusts, probate and estate administration
• Advise high-net-worth individuals, families and business owners on inheritance tax planning and succession strategies
• Handle high-value and complex estates, often involving trust structures, family businesses and significant assets
• Advise on wealth preservation and asset protection arrangements
• Draft and implement trust structures and estate planning solutions tailored to clients' long-term objectives
• Act for executors, trustees and beneficiaries in relation to complex estate administration matters
• Work closely with Partners on technically challenging and strategically important instructions
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, accountants, financial advisers and other professional referrers
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to the continued growth of the Private Wealth team

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you will have:

• Qualified Solicitor status with 4-8 years' PQE in Private Client law
• Strong technical expertise across wills, trusts, probate, estate administration and tax planning
• Experience advising high-net-worth individuals, business owners and families
• Exposure to complex estate planning and succession matters
• Excellent drafting, analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to provide pragmatic, client-focused advice
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• Experience building relationships with professional intermediaries and referral sources would be advantageous
• The ability to manage complex matters independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment

The Benefits

The firm offers an excellent package including:

• Salary of up to £85,000 depending on experience
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Competitive pension and benefits package
• Ongoing professional development and specialist private wealth training
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• The opportunity to work on sophisticated and technically challenging private client matters