Private Client Senior Solicitor / Partner

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the legal sector is seeking a highly skilled Private Client Partner to join their expanding team in Manchester. This role offers the opportunity to provide top-tier legal advice to high net worth individuals and charities, focusing on tax planning and trust structures. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record, ambition, and technical expertise in private client matters. With a competitive salary of up to £150,000 and a range of benefits including flexible working and generous annual leave, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible working pattern

Travel insurance options

Income Protection

Qualifications

• 6+ years of post-qualification experience as a Private Client Solicitor.
• Ambitious and motivated with a strong technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload including tax planning and trust taxation.
• Work alongside a reputable team in a national law firm.

Skills

Private Client Solicitor

Tax Planning

Inheritance Tax Mitigation

Trust Structures

Commercial Acumen

Business Leadership

Client Following

STEP Qualification

Education

Law Degree

STEP Qualification

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Client:

William James Recruitment

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

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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 ongoing 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 preferable 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