Private Client Senior Associate

Company: JMC Legal Recruitment
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Leading National Firm | Private Wealth Senior Associate | 6+ Years PQE

An opportunity for an experienced private wealth lawyer to step into a senior role within a highly regarded, full-service firm in Manchester, handling complex HNW and UHNW matters with a clear path to future partnership.

The Firm

This is a well-established, top-80 UK law firm with a strong Manchester heart and a growing London presence. It has built a reputation for pragmatic, relationship-driven advice across corporate, real estate, litigation, family, and private client work. The firm competes with larger practices on quality while retaining an entrepreneurial, collaborative culture free from the bureaucracy of bigger institutions.

The Role

Based in Manchester, you will manage a varied and technically demanding caseload for a domestic and international client base. You will advise on estate and succession planning, trusts, tax, and wealth structuring, as well as high-value contentious probate and trust disputes. You will work closely with partners and other senior lawyers, taking meaningful responsibility for client relationships and matter outcomes.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with 6+ years’ PQE in private wealth, gained at a highly regarded firm

Apply now for a confidential conversation.

Posted: August 1st, 2026