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Job Title


Senior Private Client Solicitor


Company : LJW Solutions


Location : Manchester, North West


Created : 2025-06-25


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Senior Private Client Solicitor | Manchester | 60,000 - 80,000 | Tier-1 FirmThe following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.A prestigious, award-winning, Tier 1 law firm is seeking an ambitious Senior Associate or Salaried Partner (circa 6+ PQE) to join its high-performing Private Client / Private Wealth team, based at their Manchester Head Office. This is a rare opportunity for an accomplished practitioner to step into a senior role within one of the largest Private Client / Private Wealth teams outside of London.The Firm & TeamThe Private Wealth department is a thriving team of over 40 specialists, recognised for its exceptional work advising HNW and UHNW clients, entrepreneurs, landowners, and trustees.The teams expertise spans onshore estate and tax planning, wills, probate, estate administration, trust structures, family investment companies, and succession planning. They also offer international estate advice and handle contentious trust and probate matters.Why Join? The firm offers a collaborative and supportive working culture with a high degree of autonomy and trust in its lawyers. You can expect:Hybrid working (3+ days office-based) in stunning Spinningfields officesMinimum 25 days holiday + office closure between Christmas and New YearSMART pension scheme and private medical insuranceDeath in service (3x salary) and income protectionAnnual bonus scheme and structured promotion pathwayEarly finish one Friday per monthActive CSR, charity and wellbeing programmesInterest-free travel loan and sports/social clubsRequirementsThe firm is recruiting at Senior Associate or Salaried Partner level (circa 6+ PQE). You must be able to manage a broad and complex caseload.Strong background advising HNW/UHNW clients on estate, tax, and trust mattersCommercially minded with excellent client care skillsProven ability to supervise and mentor junior colleaguesInterest or experience in areas such as charity law, IHT/CGT, or offshore structures is advantageousInterested?If you're an ambitious and commercially focused Private Client Solicitor looking to make a strategic move to one of the regions top firms, wed love to hear from you.Please note, all conversations are held in complete confidence - your CV will not be shared with any employer without consent.