Senior Associate - Private Wealth

William James Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

28 days annual leave

Enhanced pension scheme

Path to partnership

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor in Altrincham to join a highly regarded regional law firm. You will handle high-quality private client work and help shape the practice.

This role offers a clear pathway to partnership in a collaborative environment and features hybrid working, a generous salary up to £100,000 plus bonus and enhanced benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ PQE in private client law.
• Experience in private wealth, estates and trusts.
• Ability to advise on tax and succession planning.
• Commercial mindset with BD enthusiasm.
• Strong client relationship and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously at senior level.
• STEP or SFE accreditation desirable.
• Experience with high-value or complex estates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex private client matters including estates, trusts, and tax planning.
• Advise high net worth individuals and families.
• Oversee high-value and complex estate administration.
• Develop your client base and referrer network.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues on growth plans.
• Shape and grow the private client offering.
• Mentor junior lawyers.
• Drive business development and raise profile.

Skills

PQE 4+

Private wealth

Tax planning

Business development

Client relationships

Autonomous work

STEP/SFE accreditation

Estate administration

Job description

Senior Private Client Solicitor – Altrincham – Up to £100,000 + Bonus + Benefits

A highly regarded regional law firm is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor in Altrincham to join its established and ambitious team.

As a Senior Private Client Solicitor in Altrincham, you’ll step into a strategic role with real influence, handling high-quality work while contributing to the growth and direction of the private client offering.

This opportunity offers a clear, supported pathway to partnership within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Role

• Managing complex private client matters including estates, trusts and tax planning
• Advising high net worth individuals and families
• Handling high-value and complex estate administration
• Building and developing your own client base and referrer network
• Working closely with senior colleagues on strategic growth plans
• Playing a key role in developing the private client offering
• Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers
• Driving business development and profile-raising activity

The Candidate

• 4+ PQE Private Client Solicitor
• Strong experience in private wealth, estates and trusts
• Confident advising on tax and succession planning
• Commercial mindset with enthusiasm for business development
• Strong client relationship and communication skills
• Able to work autonomously and at a senior level
• STEP or SFE accreditation desirable
• Experience with high-value or complex estates preferred

The Benefits

• Salary up to £100,000 plus bonus
• Hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Clear and supported pathway to partnership
• Opportunity to shape and grow a key practice area
• Collaborative, long-term career-focused culture
• High-quality work and strong internal support