Senior Solicitor – Private Wealth (Senior Associate or Salaried Partner)
Location: Manchester (Spinningfields) | Working pattern: Hybrid |
Join an award-winning, top-tier Private Wealth team (40+ specialists; one of the largest outside London) advising HNW/UHNW individuals, families, entrepreneurs, trustees and charities on complex, high-value matters. You’ll enjoy high autonomy, genuine collaboration, and a platform that’s serious about progression.
The work you’ll lead
* Onshore succession & IHT planning; lifetime and death estate planning
* Wills, estate administration, trust/FIC formation, administration & taxation
* Advisory mandates with a holistic approach alongside private banks, investment managers, and accountants
* Optional exposure to contentious trusts & probate
* Supervision/mentoring of junior fee-earners
What you’ll bring
* 6+ PQE in private client/wealth (Senior Associate or Salaried Partner level)
* Strong technical estate/tax planning credentials; trusts expertise (formation, admin, taxation)
* Advantageous: charity formation/admin; CGT & income tax experience
* Business development pedigree; client following and/or market contacts (essential at SP level)
* STEP qualified (or working towards) preferred
Why this platform
* High-value, complex instructions with national profile
* Transparent promotions cycle; autonomy with true team support
* Package includes 25+ days’ leave (plus Xmas closure), PMI option, income protection, pension, travel benefits, early-finish Fridays (monthly), paid volunteering days, EAP, and more
Please note: this role is full-time, Manchester-based with hybrid flexibility. Client name will be disclosed at shortlist stage.