William James Recruitment
Private Client Partner
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Private Client Salaried Partner – Manchester – Up to £170,000 + Bonus + Benefits
An award-winning national law firm is seeking a Private Client Salaried Partner in Manchester to join its expanding team.
As a Private Client Salaried Partner in Manchester, you’ll lead and develop a high-performing team while managing a complex, high-value caseload for HNW and UHNW clients.
This role offers a strategic leadership position with strong earning potential, high-quality work, and real influence within a growing national practice.
The Role
- Managing a mixed caseload of high-value private client matters
- Advising on wills, probate, trusts, and estate planning
- Leading and supervising a team of private client lawyers
- Driving growth and development of the Manchester offering
- Working with HNW and UHNW individuals and families
- Supporting business development and client acquisition
- Building and maintaining key client relationships
- Contributing to wider firm strategy and leadership
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The Candidate
- 6+ PQE Private Client Solicitor at Partner or senior level
- Strong technical expertise across private wealth work
- Experience handling complex, high-value matters
- Proven leadership or management experience
- Strong commercial acumen and business development focus
- Portable client following highly desirable
- Background within a reputable regional or national firm
- Ambitious, driven, and capable of influencing growth
The Benefits
- Salary up to £170,000 plus bonus
- Attractive bonus structure
- Hybrid working model
- Enhanced annual leave
- Pension scheme
- Private healthcare
- Senior leadership opportunity within a national firm
- Clear scope to shape and grow a key practice area
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How to Apply
Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone
Contact:
Rachel Thompson, Recruitment Consultant
Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140
Mobile: 07939 986 652
Email: rachel.thompson@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 highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.
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