Private Client Senior Solicitor / Partner

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm seeks a Private Client Partner to join their expanding Manchester office, offering a salary up to £150,000. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload, including tax planning and trust structures, working with high net worth clients. This role is ideal for an ambitious solicitor with extensive experience in private client law, looking for flexible working and substantial benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave increasing with length of service

Flexible and agile working pattern

Travel insurance options

Income Protection

Qualifications

• 6 years of post-qualification experience required.
• Client following advantageous.
• Experience in Private Client boutique or established practice is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Handle varied caseload including tax planning and inheritance matters.
• Formulate trust structures and mitigate inheritance tax.

Skills

Tax Planning

Inheritance Tax Mitigation

Trust Structures

Strong Commercial Acumen

Business Leadership

Education

Private Client Solicitor

STEP Qualification

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Client:

William James Recruitment

Location:

bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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About the Job

Private Client Partner - Up to £150,000 salary

This national law firm and top-tier Legal 500 offers high quality legal advice to high net worth individuals, ultra high net worth individuals, business owners and charities.

Due to the on-going development and national expansion of the firm’s Private Client department in Manchester it is now seeking to appoint a significantly experienced & technically strong Partner or Senior Associate to work alongside its' highly reputable team.

The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload including tax planning, inheritance tax mitigation and the formation/taxation of trust structures amongst other private client matters.

The Candidate

• Private Client Solicitor with 6 years of post qualification experience
• Client following would be highly advantageous
• STEP qualification would be preferably but not essential
• Extremely ambitious and highly motivated, with a track record of core technical knowledge
• Strong commercial acumen and business leadership
• Specialist experience gained in a Private Client boutique or an established regional practice

The Benefits & How to Apply

• Up to £150,000 depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• Flexible and agile working pattern
• Travel insurance options
• Income Protection

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: David Webb, Recruitment Consultant