Private Client Partner

Company: William James Recruitment
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

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

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 and How to Apply

  • 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

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone

Contact: Rachel Thompson, Recruitment Consultant

Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07939 986 652

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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

Posted: June 19th, 2026