Overview
* Associate-level private family role working exclusively on high-value, HNW matters
* Supportive, tight-knit team with no BD pressure and strong internal referrals
* Generous salary, bonus structure and genuine flexibility (up to 4 days WFH)
This is a standout opportunity for a solid Private Family Associate to join a Tier 1 Legal 500 family team in Manchester at a key moment of change and growth.
The team is looking to appoint a strong associate who can step in, support partners and senior associates, and run their own high-quality caseload alongside assisted work.
The work is consistently high value, sophisticated and client-led, with no requirement to generate your own work.
Who we’re looking for
* Associate-level family solicitor, ideally around 5 PQE
* Strong experience in high-net-worth private family work
* Comfortable advising clients with assets from £5m+
* Confident in managing your own caseload alongside assisted partner work
* Willing and able to supervise and mentor a trainee on a 1-to-1 basis
* Supportive, collaborative approach with confidence to work autonomously
* No requirement to bring work or hit BD targets (Desired)
What you’ll be doing
* Managing your own caseload of high-value private family matters
* Assisting partners and senior associates on complex HNW cases
* Supervising and mentoring a dedicated trainee, including reviews and sign-offs
* Working closely within a senior, specialist team handling exclusively high-quality work
* Benefiting from strong internal referrals via a large in-house marketing function
* Hitting a clear, achievable billing target of 6 chargeable hours per day
Salary & Benefits
* Quarterly bonus scheme-percentage of salary paid for hitting targets
* Up to 4 days working from home
* Additional bonus for achieving 3 out of 4 quarterly targets
* Private healthcare
* Holiday entitlement increases with length of service
* Strong internal training programme with weekly external speakers
* Two structured reviews per year with clear, transparent feedback
* Tier 1 Legal 500 team offering long-term security and quality work
Contact Mel Samson
📩mel.samson@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Mel specialises in senior private family roles across the North West and can give you an honest view on how this opportunity compares to other associate-level roles in Manchester’s HNW family market.
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