Private Client Associate Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive
Are you a Private Client Solicitor looking to take on more complex work while continuing to develop your own client base and reputation?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded Private Client team that advises high net worth individuals, trustees, landowners and entrepreneurs on a broad range of wealth preservation and succession planning matters.
You’ll work alongside experienced Private Client specialists on complex, high-value instructions while maintaining responsibility for your own caseload. The role offers a strong blend of technical advisory work, client contact and long-term career development, making it an attractive move for ambitious solicitors looking to progress their career within a supportive and collaborative environment.
The team works closely with colleagues across Real Estate, Corporate and Family law, providing exposure to a diverse range of matters and the opportunity to deliver a truly joined-up service to clients. You’ll be encouraged to build lasting client relationships, strengthen your technical expertise and play an active role in the continued growth of the practice.
What you’ll do
- Advise on estate and succession planning matters
- Provide inheritance tax and capital gains tax planning advice
- Draft complex wills
- Advise trustees on their powers and duties
- Create and administer trusts
- Advise on family investment companies
- Manage and develop your own caseload
What you’ll need
- Qualified Solicitor with at least 1 year's PQE
- Experience gained within a large regional or City firm
- Strong technical expertise advising high net worth individuals and trustees
- Experience managing your own matters, including financial management responsibilities
- STEP Diploma completed or currently in progress would be advantageous
About the company
Our client is a well-established and highly respected law firm with a recognised Private Client practice. The team is known for handling complex and high-value matters for a sophisticated client base, offering lawyers excellent quality work, genuine collaboration and clear opportunities for long-term career progression.
Private Client Associate in Manchester employer: Douglas Scott Global Recruitment
Join a Legal 500-ranked firm that prioritises its employees and fosters a supportive, inclusive culture. As a Dispute Resolution Solicitor, you'll benefit from a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and clear pathways for career progression while engaging with high-profile clients on diverse and stimulating cases. This is an exceptional opportunity to grow within a respected team that values client relationships and professional development.
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