Senior Private Client Lawyer – HNW Estates & Trusts, Manchester

Realm Recruit; Manchester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Manchester is seeking a Private Client Senior Associate or Salaried Partner to join a top-tier Private Wealth team. With 6+ years of experience, you'll advise high-net-worth individuals on complex estate and tax planning matters. This role offers a hybrid work model, a competitive salary based on experience, and generous benefits including private medical insurance and an open promotion process.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Death in service (3x salary)

Income protection

Pension (SMART scheme)

Interest-free season ticket/parking loans

Two paid charity days per year

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ PQE in private client work.
• Strong technical experience in inheritance tax mitigation.
• Experience advising on complex estates.

Responsibilities

• Advise high-net-worth individuals and families.
• Deliver bespoke legal and tax planning advice.
• Supervise junior lawyers and support their development.

Skills

Private client work

HNW succession and estate planning

Trust structuring and taxation

Supervising junior fee earners

Charity formation and administration

Education

STEP qualification

Job description

A leading recruitment firm in Manchester is seeking a Private Client Senior Associate or Salaried Partner to join a top-tier Private Wealth team. With 6+ years of experience, you'll advise high-net-worth individuals on complex estate and tax planning matters. This role offers a hybrid work model, a competitive salary based on experience, and generous benefits including private medical insurance and an open promotion process.