Job Description

Private Client Partner

Location: Manchester

Salary: £90,000 to £130,000 (plus bonus)

Experience: Senior private client lawyer with leadership experience and an existing following

If you’re a senior Private Client lawyer who enjoys leading a team, building relationships and shaping a service offering, this is a rare chance to step into a key role in a busy Manchester office with strong support and automony to run your team.

Our client is looking to appoint a salaried Partner to lead and grow their Private Client offering in Manchester. The current head of Private Client is moving to a self-employed role and will continue working with the firm, creating a planned transition and the option for overlap where helpful.

This is a leadership hire. You will be expected to bring some of your own work, but there is also existing work to support you as you build momentum. Manchester is currently the base for the Private Client operation, with the scope to support clients across the wider office network where appropriate.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the Private Client offering in Manchester, with responsibility for service delivery and growth

• Managing a varied private client caseload, with a focus on high standards of client care

• Developing and maintaining a following, while also supporting and expanding existing firm relationships

• Supervising and mentoring junior team members, including a trainee and an assistant

• Working closely with senior stakeholders to support the wider business plan and ongoing development

• Contributing to business development activity and strengthening the firm’s profile in the Manchester market

What We’re Looking For

• Strong private client experience at a senior level, with the credibility to lead a team

• A following and the ability to generate work, alongside a collaborative approach to building firm work

• Proven leadership skills, including mentoring and developing junior colleagues

• Commercial mindset and confidence in building relationships and identifying opportunities

• Professional, approachable communication style and a genuine commitment to client care

What’s On Offer

• Salaried Partner opportunity with flexibility on title for the right person

• Strong base salary and bonus incentive

• Private medical cover

• Death in service

• Pension

• Busy, bustling Manchester office with a supportive, team-led culture

• Food provided in the office

Working Arrangements

Manchester-based role. Hyrbid working offered. Opportunity to work from other offices available. 

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.