Private Client Solicitor - Senior Associate or Partner

Senior Associate / Partner – Private Client

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

£65,000 - £110,000+ (DOE)

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

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. xwzovoh

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