Private Client Solicitor – Associate or Senior Associate

Company: Bydand Recruitment Group
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Private Client Solicitor | Manchester | Hybrid Working

1+ PQE | £55,000–£80,000+ DOE + Bonus

A highly regarded national law firm is continuing to grow its Private Client team in Manchester and is keen to speak with Private Client lawyers from Associate through to Senior Associate level.

Introduction to the team

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and growing team advising a high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth client base on a broad range of sophisticated private wealth matters. The team advises individuals, families, trustees and business owners on:

• Wills and estate planning

• Inheritance tax and capital gains tax planning

• Trust creation, administration and restructuring

• Wealth preservation and succession planning

• Cross-border estate and tax planning

• Philanthropy and charitable structures

Fantastic quality of work with excellent opportunities to progress

The firm offers high-quality work, strong technical support and genuine long-term progression opportunities at all levels. Depending on experience, the role may involve:

• Managing your own private client caseload

• Supporting senior lawyers on complex matters

• Developing client relationships and business networks

• Mentoring junior members of the team

• Contributing to the continued growth of the Manchester practice

The firm is keen to speak with candidates who have:

• At least 1 year of Private Client experience

• Strong technical and client-handling skills

• Experience or interest in advising HNW clients

• A collaborative and commercially minded approach

• STEP qualification (or interest in progressing towards it) viewed favourably

Department experiencing growth and offering opportunities at all levels

The opportunity would suit:

• A junior lawyer looking to specialise and develop within a strong private client team

• A mid-level associate seeking better quality work and progression

• A Senior Associate aiming for a realistic route to Partnership

• An established Partner looking for a stronger platform and growth opportunity

This is a strong opportunity to join a growing and ambitious Private Client practice with excellent long-term prospects.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

Posted: May 24th, 2026