Private Client Senior Associate

Leading National Firm | Private Wealth Senior Associate | 6+ Years PQE

An opportunity for an experienced private wealth lawyer to step into a senior role within a highly regarded, full-service firm in Manchester, handling complex HNW and UHNW matters with a clear path to future partnership.

The Firm
This is a well-established, top-80 UK law firm with a strong Manchester heart and a growing London presence. It has built a reputation for pragmatic, relationship-driven advice across corporate, real estate, litigation, family, and private client work. The firm competes with larger practices on quality while retaining an entrepreneurial, collaborative culture free from the bureaucracy of bigger institutions.

The private wealth practice is a standout. It is recognised by Chambers High Net Worth and Legal 500 for both its non-contentious and contentious work, advising HNW and UHNW individuals, families, business owners, and trustees on complex succession planning, trusts, tax, wealth structuring, and high-value probate and trust disputes. The team is well-resourced, with strong junior and operational support, allowing senior lawyers to focus on high-value advisory work, client relationships, and business development.

The Role
Based in Manchester, you will manage a varied and technically demanding caseload for a domestic and international client base. You will advise on estate and succession planning, trusts, tax, and wealth structuring, as well as high-value contentious probate and trust disputes. You will work closely with partners and other senior lawyers, taking meaningful responsibility for client relationships and matter outcomes.

You will also supervise and mentor junior team members, contributing to their development and the continued growth of the practice. There is an expectation that you will play an active role in business development, building your own profile and network with the full support of the firm. Partnership is a realistic and supported next step for the right candidate.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with 6+ years' PQE in private wealth, gained at a highly regarded firm

• Strong technical grounding across both non-contentious and contentious private client matters

• A commercial mindset, excellent communication skills, and a confident client-facing manner

• Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues, or a genuine appetite to do so

• Enthusiasm for business development and a collaborative, team-focused approach

• Strong academic credentials, with STEP or equivalent qualification an advantage

What's on Offer

• A senior role within a Chambers and Legal 500 recognised private wealth team

• High-quality, complex HNW and UHNW work with real client responsibility

• A clear pathway to partnership, supported by structured career development

• Strong junior and operational support, freeing you to focus on advisory work and client relationships

• A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that values long-term relationships

• Competitive remuneration and benefits, with hybrid working

Apply now for a confidential conversation.