Private Client Associate
- Join a growing Manchester Private Client team with genuine opportunities to progress to Principal Associate and beyond
- Handle high-quality Private Client work, including high-net-worth matters, within a supportive, collaborative environment
- Hybrid working, market-leading flexibility and a clear career framework designed to help you succeed
If you’re looking for a Private Client role where you can build your reputation in Manchester while working on quality, complex matters, this is an opportunity to join a team that’s growing for all the right reasons.
Working alongside an experienced Senior Associate, you’ll manage your own varied caseload while benefiting from the support and collaboration of the wider team. There is already a strong pipeline of work, giving you the opportunity to focus on delivering excellent client service while continuing to develop your technical expertise.
The work is broad and rewarding, including wills, estate administration, trusts, tax planning and high-net-worth Private Client matters. As your experience grows, you’ll have the opportunity to take on increasingly complex work and, if you’re interested, begin developing your own network within the Manchester market.
The culture is refreshingly different. You’ll have the freedom to work in the way that suits you best, without unnecessary layers of management or internal competition. Workloads are carefully managed to support both high standards of client service and a healthy work-life balance.
Who we’re looking for
- Private Client Solicitor with 4+ years’ PQE
- Experience managing a varied Private Client caseload independently
- Strong technical knowledge across wills, probate, trusts and estate administration
- Experience advising high-net-worth clients (desirable)
- Excellent client care and relationship-building skills
- Strong connection to the Manchester market
- Commercially aware with an interest in developing your career
- Business development experience (desirable for more senior candidates)
What you’ll be doing
- Managing your own Private Client caseload
- Advising clients on wills, probate, trusts, estate administration and tax planning
- Handling high-net-worth and more complex Private Client matters
- Supporting the Senior Associate on larger or specialist cases where appropriate
- Building strong relationships with clients and professional contacts
- Contributing to the continued growth of the Manchester team
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Hybrid working with exceptional flexibility
- 33 days’ holiday including bank holidays
- Additional birthday holiday
- Option to purchase up to 5 additional days’ leave
- Private medical insurance
- Private dental insurance
- Enhanced pension scheme (5.5% employer contribution)
- Life assurance (3x salary)
- Three-day Christmas office closure
- Clear progression framework with genuine opportunities for promotion
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture
Contact Kelly Reid
📩 kelly.reid@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Key details
Salary
£50,000 - £70,000
Location
- Greater Manchester
- North West
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Private Client
Job ref
V-64697
Specialist for private client, Court of Protection and contentious probate in the North West.
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