Associate - Private Client

We are looking for an ambitious Private Client Associate to join our highly regarded team in Manchester.

The role

Working alongside Partners Deborah Clark and Christopher Noel, you will advise on a broad range of complex and high-value private client matters while developing and managing your own caseload.

Our Private Client team acts for a diverse client base, including high net worth individuals, trustees, landowners and entrepreneurs. The role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with colleagues across Real Estate, Corporate and Family teams to deliver exceptional client service.

What you'll be doing

You will advise clients on matters including:

• Estate and succession planning
• Inheritance tax and capital gains tax planning
• Complex will drafting
• Trustee powers and duties
• Creating and administering trusts
• Family investment companies

What we're looking for

• Qualified solicitor with at least 1 year's PQE
• Experience gained within a large regional or City firm
• Strong technical expertise advising high net worth individuals and trustees
• Proven ability to manage your own matters, including financial management responsibilities
• STEP Diploma completed or currently in progress would be advantageous

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and market-leading team, working on high-quality matters while building a successful long-term career in Private Client law.

Please read the job description below for full details and requirements.

Pre employment screening

If we offer you a role, we will conduct comprehensive pre-employment screening. This screening will include, but is not limited to, a basic DBS, verification of your right to work, a three year employment history and a self-declaration to assess your character and suitability for the role. Full details of our pre-screening employment process are available upon request.

Use of AI during the recruitment process

Technology is changing rapidly and we are all increasingly using AI software in our day to day lives, as well as using it to support our learning and professional development.

Here at Mills & Reeve, we embrace the use of technology and AI and we recognise that candidates may use AI tools to support their applications. As a regulated industry, we expect candidates to use such tools responsibly, honestly and in a manner that allows us to make a fair and accurate assessment of their individual skills, experience and suitability for the role.

Please ensure you have thoroughly read the document attached below to understand what we deem acceptable uses of AI.