Private Client Partner

Realm Recruit; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Life insurance

Health assessments

Gym discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Birmingham is seeking a Private Client Partner or Principal Associate. This role offers the chance to lead a team in an ambitious environment, focusing on high-net-worth clients. Applicants should have a strong technical background in Private Client law, and solid business development skills. The firm promotes a hybrid working culture and offers a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance and generous annual leave.

Qualifications

• Current Partner or Principal Associate with progression ambitions.
• Established client base in Birmingham / West Midlands.
• Commercially minded, proactive, and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Build and deliver a business plan focused on the West Midlands.
• Generate work from your own contacts and convert leads.
• Manage your own private client caseload (HNW, trusts, estates).
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm and support junior team members.

Skills

Networking experience

Business development

Strong technical expertise in Private Client law

Client relationship management

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Qualified Solicitor

STEP qualification or working towards

Job description

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• Handle high-quality private client work with a HNW focus
• Progress your career in a collaborative and supportive team
• Enjoy wellbeing-first culture and flexible hybrid working

Are you a Private Client Partner or Principal Associate ready to take the next step at a leading national law firm?

This is a unique opportunity to help lead a team in Birmingham for a Top 40 UK law firm with clear ambitions to break into the Top 30. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s presence across the West Midlands, bringing your own network, converting contacts into instructions, and helping grow the team.

You’ll be joining a collaborative and supportive national Private Client team known for its inclusive culture and focus on wellbeing. With a hybrid structure, ambitious growth plans, and a track record of internal promotions, this firm offers a genuinely exciting platform for someone looking to build something of their own while being fully backed by senior leadership.

Who we’re looking for

• Current Partner or Principal Associate with progression ambitions
• Established client base in Birmingham / West Midlands
• Qualified Solicitor with strong technical expertise in Private Client law
• Business development and networking experience
• STEP qualification or working towards (desirable)
• Commercially minded, proactive, and collaborative
• Confident, relationship-focused and values-led

What you’ll be doing

• Build and deliver a business plan focused on the West Midlands
• Generate work from your own contacts and convert leads
• Manage your own private client caseload (HNW, trusts, estates)
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm and support junior team members
• Split your time between the Birmingham office and home (50 / 50 hybrid)

Salary & benefits

• £100,000–£140,000, depending on network and BD capabilities
• Hybrid working : 50% home / 50% office
• 33 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance, income protection, life insurance
• Health assessments, dental cover, gym discounts, travel insurance
• Tech benefit scheme, cycle-to-work scheme
• Inclusive, empowering culture with clear progression
• Strong wellbeing support

Contact Rachael Conley

Want to make your mark at a firm where you’re supported to lead, grow, and succeed? Get in touch today in confidence to find out more about this role.

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