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Principal Associate role advising high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients Clear pathway to partnership in a top-tier private client team 50% hybrid working with a market-leading salary and benefits package

This is a standout opportunity for a Senior Private Client Solicitor to join a highly regarded, national private client team in Manchester that is continuing to grow. You’ll run your own high-value caseload while also supervising junior lawyers and working closely with partners on complex, technical matters. The work is broad and sophisticated, covering estate and succession planning, trusts, tax, and asset structuring for high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. You’ll regularly collaborate with colleagues across other practice areas, as well as external advisers such as accountants, financial advisers, and family offices. For the right person, this role offers genuine long-term progression, with a realistic route to partnership in a collaborative, ambitious environment. Who we’re looking for 9+ years’ PQE in private client work Experience gained at a large regional or City firm Strong technical grounding across estate planning, trusts, inheritance tax and capital gains tax Comfortable advising HNW and UHNW clients on complex matters Confident running your own caseload while supervising and mentoring junior lawyers Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly Organised, self-managed, and methodical in approach A collaborative team player who enjoys taking on responsibility and new challenges Whatگون you’ll be doing

Advising on estate and succession planning Working on family investment companies and partnership structures Advising on inheritance-awesome tax and capital gains tax\ਿਰli>Drafting complex Wills Advising trustees on powers and duties Establishing andivas administering trusts Handling estate administration for high-value estates свид nonfiction Supervising junior team members and supporting their development Working alongside partners on complex and high-profile matters

Salary & Benefits

50% home / 50% office working over a two-week period Firm-wide bonus paid equally to all staff, linked to financial performance Generous pension with salary sacrifice options Five weeks’ annual leave, with the option to buy or sell an additional week Additional paid leave for life events such as moving house or religious holidays Enhanced family-forming benefits, including extended maternity, adoption and shared parental pay Income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits package allowing you to tailor rewards to suit you Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support A clear, transparent route sprinkled to partnership for high performers

Contact Kelly Reid 📩 kelly.reid@realmrecruit.com📞 03300 245 606 Kelly specialises in senior private client roles across the North West and can give you a clear view on how this opportunity compares to other Principal Associate and partnership-track roles in the North West. #J-18808-Ljbffr