Senior Private Client Solicitor / Partner

Overview

In this role you will lead and grow a private client practice within a respected Birmingham law firm. You will manage high-net-worth client relationships, provide broad private wealth advice, and help shape the firm’s strategic direction. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to cross-sell services and mentor junior lawyers, contributing to succession planning. This position offers a clear path to partnership within a stable, collegiate environment with a loyal client base. You will play a key role in sustaining the firm’s reputation and long-term growth in the private client sector.

Pay / Benefits

• remuneration package
• partnership prospects

Responsibilities

• Advise on wills, trusts, estate and tax planning, probate and succession planning
• Manage and develop long-standing client relationships
• Cross-sell services and collaborate with other practice areas
• Contribute to strategic direction and growth of the Private Client team
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers
• Support succession planning and readiness for partnership
• Maintain high professional standards and client service quality
• Able to act as a senior point of contact for complex matters

Key requirements

• UK qualified solicitor
• Significant experience in a well-regarded private wealth/private client team
• Proven track record advising high-net-worth individuals and families
• Broad, generalist private client expertise
• Experience in cross-selling and working with other practice areas
• Demonstrated stable career history
• Experience mentoring and developing junior lawyers

• relationship management
• leadership
• mentoring
• wills
• trusts
• estate and tax planning

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