Senior Associate / Partner – Private Client

Manchester | Hybrid Working | 5+ PQE | Competitive Package + Bonus

£65,000 - £110,000+ (DOE)

An award‑winning national law firm is continuing its strategic growth in Manchester and is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor (Senior Associate or Partner level) to play a central role in the development of its Private Client offering.

This is a rare opportunity for a senior lawyer to combine high‑quality work, client exposure, and meaningful influence over the direction of a growing team.

The role

You will join a well‑established and highly regarded Private Client team advising a high‑net‑worth and ultra‑high‑net‑worth client base, including individuals, families, trustees and business owners.

The practice handles complex, technically demanding work, including:

• Estate and succession planning
• Inheritance tax and capital gains tax mitigation
• Trust creation, restructuring and administration
• Wealth preservation and family governance
• Philanthropy and charitable structures
• Cross‑border and international estate planning
• Contentious probate work (optional)

Broader responsibilities

In addition to managing your own high‑quality caseload, you will:

• Support and mentor junior members of the team
• Develop and strengthen key client relationships
• Contribute to business development and profile‑raising
• Play an active role in the strategic growth of the Manchester Private Client practice

Candidate profile

• 5+ years’ PQE in Private Client law
• Strong technical capability across wills, trusts, IHT and CGT
• Experience advising HNW and UHNW clients
• STEP qualification (or progression towards) preferred
• Commercially minded, collaborative and keen to contribute beyond fee‑earning

Why consider this opportunity?

The firm offers a clear and credible progression pathway, significant autonomy, and the backing of a strong national platform. It will suit:

• a Senior Associate seeking a realistic route to Partnership, or
• a Partner looking for a firm with greater ambition, support and profile.

A competitive, market‑leading remuneration package and hybrid working are available.

To discuss this opportunity in confidence, or to explore the wider Manchester private client market, please get in touch.