Licensing Solicitor
19 days ago
Manchester
Licensing Partner – Manchester City Centre – Highly Competitive Package Strategic Growth Role | Leading Regional Firm | Autonomy & Influence We’re working with a highly respected, award‑winning regional law firm with a strong and expanding presence across the North West and wider regions. The firm advises a broad client base in the hospitality, leisure, retail, events, venues, and regulated entertainment sectors, offering specialist licensing expertise and a first‑class reputation for advocacy, hearings and complex regulatory matters. Following significant investment and sustained growth in Manchester, the firm is seeking a Licensing Partner to lead and develop its city‑centre licensing offering. The Opportunity This is a rare chance to take ownership of a high‑profile practice area within a firm that is scaling rapidly and continues to attract top lateral hires across Manchester. You’ll work closely with senior leadership to build the licensing presence in the city, supported by a strong regional team with a proven track record across alcohol, entertainment, SEVs, summary reviews, compliance and regulatory matters. The Candidate • Experienced Licensing Solicitor with a strong background in alcohol/entertainment licensing, • Advocacy experience before Licensing Committees (and confidence running your own hearings), • A history of working with hospitality, leisure, venue operators, late‑night economy or regulated entertainment clients, • Strong commercial instincts and the ability to develop long‑term client relationships, • Experience from a reputable regional, boutique, or national firm, • A portable following is welcome but not essential, capability and credibility are key, • Ambitious, motivated and looking for a senior strategic role within a growing firm The Benefits & How to Apply • Highly competitive basic salary, • Lucrative bonus structure, • Excellent wider benefits package, • Genuine autonomy and strategic influence, • Flexible working, • Long‑term career progression with partnership leadership opportunities Apply in the strictest confidence online and/or via telephone. Contact: Paul Wingfield (Retained Consultant) Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07581 469 779