Senior Associate - Private Wealth

Senior Private Client Solicitor – Altrincham – Up to £100,000 + Bonus + Benefits

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

A highly regarded regional law firm is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor in Altrincham to join its established and ambitious team.

As a Senior Private Client Solicitor in Altrincham, you’ll step into a strategic role with real influence, handling high-quality work while contributing to the growth and direction of the private client offering.

This opportunity offers a clear, supported pathway to partnership within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Role

• Managing complex private client matters including estates, trusts and tax planning
• Advising high net worth individuals and families
• Handling high-value and complex estate administration
• Building and developing your own client base and referrer network
• Working closely with senior colleagues on strategic growth plans
• Playing a key role in developing the private client offering
• Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers
• Driving business development and profile-raising activity

The Candidate

• 4+ PQE Private Client Solicitor
• Strong experience in private wealth, estates and trusts
• Confident advising on tax and succession planning
• Commercial mindset with enthusiasm for business development
• Strong client relationship and communication skills
• Able to work autonomously and at a senior level
• STEP or SFE accreditation desirable
• Experience with high-value or complex estates preferred

The Benefits and How to Apply

• Salary up to £100,000 plus bonus
• Hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Clear and supported pathway to partnership
• Opportunity to shape and grow a key practice area
• Collaborative, long-term xwzovoh career-focused culture
• High-quality work and strong internal support

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William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments