Private Client Partner

Job details

Posted Thursday 18 December 2025
Salary £60,000 - £90,000
Location Chester
Job type Permanent
Discipline Partner
Reference 1430
Recruiter Name Leona Taylor

| Full service law firm | Highly regarded | Chester 

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About the role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Partner to join a well-regarded, full-service law firm located in Chester. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading and developing the firm’s Private Client offering, working closely with colleagues across the partnership.

This role would suit a senior private client lawyer with a strong technical background, proven leadership capability, and a desire to contribute strategically to the growth of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a high-quality Private Client practice, delivering exceptional service to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families
  • Advise on complex private client matters, including Wills and estate planning, Trust creation and administration, Inheritance tax and succession planning, Lifetime gifts and asset protection, Court of Protection and elderly client matters
  • Build and maintain long-term client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser
  • Generate new work through business development, networking, and referral relationships
  • Contribute to the strategic direction and growth of the department and wider firm
  • Mentor, supervise, and develop junior lawyers and support staff
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues across other practice areas, including corporate, property, and family

About You

  • 7+ years PQE within Private Client law
  • Strong technical expertise across a broad range of private client matters
  • Demonstrable experience of managing client relationships and complex files independently
  • Proven or emerging business development capability
  • Strong leadership, people management, and mentoring skills
  • Commercially minded with an interest in contributing to firm-wide strategy

What’s on Offer

  • Partnership role within a respected and growing firm
  • High-quality work and an established client base
  • Genuine influence over the future direction of the Private Client department
  • Supportive, collaborative partnership culture
  • Competitive remuneration and benefits package

How to apply

If you are interested in this Private Client Partner role based in Chester, please contact Leona Taylor at Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890 or email your CV to leona.taylor@saccomann.com

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*Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.