WILLS, TRUSTS & PROBATE PARTNER | MANCHESTER | HYBRID WORKING

QC Legal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Partnership package

Employee-owned culture

Work-life balance

Job summary

QC Legal in Manchester seeks an established Wills, Trusts & Probate Partner or senior private client lawyer with partnership aspirations. The role covers high-value private client matters for HNW individuals and businesses, with a focus on estate planning, trusts and tax planning.

The position offers a senior, influential role within a growing department, with hybrid working, an employee-owned culture and a generous partnership package designed to reward performance and client development.

Qualifications

• Established Wills, Trusts & Probate Partner or senior private client lawyer with partnership aspirations.
• Experience in a national firm or strong regional practice.
• In-depth knowledge of wills, trusts, estate administration, tax planning and probate.
• STEP qualification or working towards STEP accreditation is advantageous.
• Proven ability to manage and develop long-standing client relationships.
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior lawyers.
• Strong technical expertise with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Commercial approach to business development and practice growth.
• Following or referrer network welcomed but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex estate planning, inheritance tax mitigation and asset protection strategies.
• Advise on creation and administration of trusts including family investment company structures.
• Handle administration of estates with significant assets and complex tax considerations.
• Provide advice on lasting powers of attorney and Court of Protection matters.
• Supervise and develop junior team members; contribute to department growth.
• Strengthen existing client relationships and generate new business opportunities.

Skills

Wills & trusts

Probate

Client relationships

Mentoring

Education

STEP qualification or in progress

Job description

About the Firm

Employee ownership has marked an exciting new chapter for our client, a highly regarded North West law firm that has built its reputation through sustained organic growth, long-standing client relationships and a strong entrepreneurial mindset. Known for delivering high-quality legal advice to both businesses and private individuals, the firm combines commercial success with a people-focused culture, creating an environment where lawyers can play a genuine role in shaping the future of the business.

The Opportunity

• Join a highly regarded Private Client team recognised by both Legal 500 and Chambers High Net Worth.
• Advise high-net-worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs and business owners on a broad range of private wealth matters.
• Lead on complex estate planning, inheritance tax mitigation and asset protection strategies.
• Advise on the creation and administration of trusts including structures linked to family investment companies.
• Handle the administration of estates, often involving significant assets and complex tax considerations.
• Provide advice on lasting powers of attorney and Court of Protection matters.
• Supervise and develop junior members of the team whilst contributing to the wider growth of the department.
• Play an active role in strengthening existing client relationships and generating new business opportunities.

The Ideal Candidate

• An established Wills, Trusts & Probate Partner or senior private client lawyer with partnership aspirations.
• Strong experience gained within a national firm or highly regarded regional practice.
• Extensive knowledge across wills, trusts, estate administration, tax planning and probate matters.
• STEP qualification or working towards STEP accreditation would be highly advantageous.
• Proven ability to manage and develop long-standing client relationships.
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior lawyers.
• Strong technical expertise combined with excellent interpersonal skills.
• A commercial approach to business development and practice growth.
• A following or referrer network would be welcomed but is not essential.

What's on Offer

• The opportunity to join one of the region's most respected private client teams.
• Access to a high-quality client base comprising high-net-worth individuals, families and business owners.
• A senior position with real influence over the continued development of the department.
• A supportive and ambitious environment with scope to shape your practice.
• Hybrid working arrangements and a genuine commitment to work/life balance.
• A rewarding partnership package alongside an extensive range of benefits.
• The opportunity to become part of an employee-owned business with a long-term outlook and people-first culture.