Senior Wealth Solicitor

LJW Solutions; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking an experienced Private Wealth Solicitor to join their prestigious team in Manchester. This role offers the chance to work with high-net-worth individuals and provide tailored estate planning and tax advisory services. The firm promotes a collaborative culture with excellent career progression opportunities and a supportive environment for legal professionals.

Benefits

25+ days holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Income Protection

Death in Service

Travel Insurance

Paid volunteering days

Active social and sports calendar

Qualifications

• 4+ PQE with strong background in Private Client law.
• Confident advising on tax and estate planning for HNW individuals.
• Proven business development track record for Salaried Partner applicants.

Responsibilities

• Advise on lifetime and death estate planning, inheritance tax mitigation.
• Handle estate administration and complex probate matters.
• Provide advisory work for internationally mobile clients.

Skills

Tax Planning

Estate Planning

Trust Formation

Client Relationship Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

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Co-Founder & Managing Director @ LJW Solutions | Legal Recruitment

Manchester

We are working in partnership with a top-tier UK law firm that is actively seeking an experienced Private Wealth Solicitor to join their award-winning department at Senior Associate or Salaried Partner level. This is an outstanding opportunity to work alongside one of the largest and most respected Private Wealth teams outside of London.

About the Role

This high-performing team acts for an impressive portfolio of HNWI, UHNW families, entrepreneurs, business owners, landowners, trustees, and charities, offering tailored succession planning, estate and tax advisory, and trust solutions. You’ll play a key role advising on:

• Lifetime and death estate planning

• Inheritance tax mitigation

• Estate administration and complex probate matters

• Trust formation, taxation, and administration

• Advisory work for internationally mobile clients

The team also has a growing Contentious Trusts & Probate practice, offering opportunities for broader exposure if desired.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 4+ PQE with a strong background in Private Client / Private Wealth law

• Confident advising on tax and estate planning for HNW and UHNW individuals

• Experience handling trusts, family investment companies, and intergenerational wealth planning

• Demonstrable ability to supervise junior fee earners

• Some client following or strong market contacts highly desirable

• For Salaried Partner applicants, proven business development track record and a portfolio of client relationships or trusteeships is essential

Why Join?

My client fosters a collaborative culture with excellent progression potential, giving senior lawyers a high level of autonomy while maintaining a strong support system. You’ll be joining a dynamic and collegiate environment where top talent thrives.

Benefits Include:

• 25+ days holiday plus office closure over Christmas

• Private Medical Insurance & Income Protection

• Death in Service (3x salary)

• Travel Insurance (including family cover)

• Early finish once a month (Friday)

• Paid volunteering days and active CSR programme

• Active social and sports calendar

• Clear and open annual promotions process

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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