William James Recruitment
Private Client Partner
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Private Client Partner / Solicitor – Manchester – Up to £300,000 + Bonus + Benefits
A Legal 500 International firm looking to appoint a Private Client Partner in Manchester.
This Private Client Solicitor opportunity in Manchester offers the chance to build and lead a team from scratch, delivering high-quality HNW work with full autonomy and strategic input.
The Role
- Lead and grow the Private Client offering in Manchester
- Build a team from the ground up with firmwide support
- Advise HNW clients on complex estates, tax and succession planning
- Handle trusts, wealth structuring and estate administration
- Drive business development and expand the client base
- Leverage existing Manchester market connections
- Collaborate with partners across the wider firm
- Play a key role in the firm's long-term Manchester strategy
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The Candidate
- Senior Solicitor operating at Partner level
- Strong expertise in private client and tax matters
- Established network in the Manchester market preferred
- Proven track record in winning and developing work
- Commercial, strategic and growth-focused mindset
- Leadership capability or experience building teams
- Strong client relationship and interpersonal skills
- Motivated to shape and grow a regional offering
The Benefits
- Salary up to £300,000 depending on experience
- Partner bonus scheme and annual pay review
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private medical insurance and Medicash plan
- Pension and death in service benefit
- Hybrid working and reduced chargeable hours target
- Enhanced maternity, wellbeing support and voluntary leave
- Genuine leadership opportunity to build a Manchester team
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How to Apply
Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone:
- Contact: Robert Holland, Retained Consultant
- Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140
- Mobile: 07951 097 638
- Email: robert.holland@williamjamesrecruitment.com
More About William James Recruitment
William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.
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