Our firm

At Myerson, we do things differently.

Recognised as a Top 200 UK Law Firm by The Lawyer, ranked Top Tier by The Legal 500, commended by The Times Best Law Firms, and named Corporate Culture & Wellbeing Champions at the Manchester Legal Awards, we have built a reputation for excellence, innovation and outstanding client service.

As one of the largest independent law firms in the North West, our success has been achieved through sustainable, organic growth rather than mergers or acquisitions. Our reputation has been earned through entrepreneurial thinking, exceptional people and a commitment to delivering outstanding results for our clients.

We are proud of our collaborative, supportive and independent culture, and we look for people who share our values, ambition and commitment to excellence. In September 2024, Myerson became a 100% employee-owned business, making us the first law firm in the Manchester market to take this significant step. Employee ownership helps protect the independence, stability and people-first culture that make Myerson such a rewarding place to build a career, while ensuring that everyone has a shared stake in our continued success.

The team

Described as “knowledgeable, professional and personal” and ranked highly by the Legal 500, the department advises on a wide spectrum of private client matters, predominantly acting for high-net-worth individuals and business owners. We are proud that the team has gone from strength to strength in recent years and has developed a reputation for being one of the most capable teams in the region, including being ranked in the Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide.

Typical matters include:

• Preparation of tax efficient wills

• Inheritance tax mitigation and asset protection advice

• Use of lifetime trusts, often in connection with Family Investment Companies

• Administration of estates (very typically taxable estates or estates with some complicating factor)

• Administration of trusts

• Preparing and Registering Lasting Powers of Attorney

• Applications to the Court of Protection

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an established Wills, Trusts & Probate Partner with strong private client experience at either a national or top tier regional firm.

Candidates are required to have exceptional knowledge of all areas of probate law and experience of providing high quality advice to a range of clients. The successful candidate will have the ability to play a lead role on clients matters and effectively supervise junior members of the team. We would expect the successful candidate to have top quality connections in the market and, ideally, a degree of client following. We would expect the successful candidate to be STEP qualified.

Candidates will need to demonstrate high levels of technical skill and the ability to maintain strong client relationships. Candidates are also required to demonstrate how they can promote the WTP team and other legal services offered by the firm to existing and new target clients and obtain referrals from contacts and referrers.

The position would suit someone with a good academic background and training who is looking to further develop their career. Working within one of the North West’s leading Private Client teams, they will be required to work well with experienced professionals within a team-orientated environment whilst maintaining high work standards.

Myerson are strong advocates of a successful work/life balance, and we are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. We welcome applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds with the same ethos, passion and enthusiasm.