Private Client Senior Solicitor / Partner

William James Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester seeks a Private Client Partner with expertise in tax planning and trust structures. This role offers a salary of up to £150,000, alongside benefits such as flexible working and annual leave increasing with service. Ideal candidates will have a strong track record in private client work and commercial acumen, ready to contribute to an expanding department.

Benefits

25 days annual leave increasing with length of service

Flexible and agile working pattern

Travel insurance options

Income Protection

Qualifications

• Private Client Solicitor with 6 years post qualification experience.
• Experience in a Private Client boutique or established regional practice is preferred.
• Experienced in tax planning and trust structures.

Responsibilities

• Handle caseload including tax planning and inheritance tax mitigation.
• Work alongside a reputable team in a top-tier law firm.
• Develop legal strategies for high net worth clients.

Skills

Core technical knowledge

Strong commercial acumen

Business leadership

Education

STEP qualification

Post qualification experience

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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

Email: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice, Legal Services, and Trusts and Estates

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