Private Client Legal Director

Entrepreneurial in spirit, multi award winning and one of the UK's largest firms, positions like this do not present themselves often. This Top 50 international firm works with some of the country's most affluent HNW / UHNW individuals and they are looking to recruit in line with their strategic growth plans across the North-West.

The Firm

This reputable international law firm has gone from strength to strength throughout 2023 and 2024, continued growth into 2025 forecasted and beyond. With headcount growth at 10% YOY and ambitious plans to build on this, it is a genuinely exciting time to join the firm with significant scope to progress.

The firm attracts an exceptionally high calibre of clients from HNW individuals to multinational PLCs. Well-known for their culture, you will be part of a close-knit team that arranges regular social events, and all have the same ambitious and motivated personalities. Their culture, combined with the quality of work, has given them one of the best retention rates in the country; on average, lawyers typically stay with the firm for 5+ years, whilst the industry average is around 2 - 3 years.

As a previous winner of Working Families' 'Best UK Employer for Flexible Working Award', the firm is happy to consider flexible working opportunities to help you balance your work and home life.

The Role

This is a unique opportunity for a Private Client Legal Director to join a growing top-50 International firm based in Manchester.

Working closely alongside respected Partners nationally, you will gain exposure to complex and engaging Private Client matters. The quality of work is exceptional and will allow you to further develop your technical ability.

In this role, you will be the main Private Client Legal Director based in the Manchester office allowing you to put your stamp on a team and department. Housing many existing associates and senior associates, the opportunity presents itself to come into the team as a senior leader.

The team deals with HNW / UHNW individuals, celebrities and business leaders nationally. They cover the entire spectrum of private client matters including wills, estate management, tax matters, non-domicile cases and international work.

You will have a significant amount of support from the wider network of partners across the 4/5 national offices.

Requirements

• You will be a Private Client Legal Director with roughly 6+ years of PQE
• Comfortable building relationships with clients and colleagues
• Be an ambitious individual looking for an opportunity to progress your career at one of Manchester's leading law firms

Remuneration

• Salary is competitive around market rate, which will be dependent on experience, on offer is an excellent benefits package and bonus scheme

This is a rare opportunity to join a Top 30 International Law firm for a Private Client Legal Director

Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to give me a call for a confidential discussion.