Private Client Associate/Senior Associate Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Are you a Private Client Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career within one of the North West’s most highly regarded private client teams?

This opportunity will see you join a Tier 1 Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked team, known for its high-quality work and longstanding relationships with HNW individuals, business owners, landed estates, and multi-generational families. The team is expanding and looking for someone with the passion and ambition to play a key role in their continued growth in the North West market.

You’ll enjoy a supportive and forward-thinking environment that truly values its people. With B Corp certification and awards for innovation, job satisfaction, work-life balance and EDI, this firm is setting the standard for what a modern law firm should be.

Who We’re Looking For

1. A qualified solicitor with 3+ PQE in private client work (we’re open to Associate and Senior Associate level)
2. Experience in complex wills, trusts, estate administration, IHT planning, and ideally landed estates
3. A trusted advisor who can build relationships with clients, referrers, and colleagues
4. Ambition to help grow the firm’s private client presence across the North West
5. STEP qualified or working towards this (preferred)
6. Confident in managing your own caseload and supervising more junior team members

Salary & Benefits

1. Competitive salary based on experience
2. 25 days’ holiday, rising to 32 with service (plus option to buy five more)
3. Private medical insurance, pension, life assurance and income protection
4. Agile and hybrid working to support work/life balance
5. Active colleague-led networks (LGBTQ+, REACH, social mobility, sustainability)
6. Opportunities to get involved in community and pro bono work
7. Clear route to progression with regular development reviews

Contact Kelly Reid

If you're ready to join a firm where you can truly make a difference – both to your clients and your career – get in touch with Kelly Reid at [e-mail] or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.