Licensing Solicitor

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.

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.

• 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

• Highly competitive basic salary
• Lucrative bonus structure
• Excellent wider benefits package
• Genuine autonomy and strategic influence
• Long‑term career progression with partnership leadership opportunities

Apply in the strictest confidence online and/or via telephone.

Contact: Paul Wingfield (Retained Consultant)