Private Client Partner

Motus; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Motus is helping a Birmingham-based law firm identify a Private Client Partner to lead the wills, trusts and tax team. The role combines technical excellence with client relationship leadership and a clear path to contribute to firm growth.

The successful candidate will supervise juniors, manage complex matters, and drive strategic development within a supportive, ambitious partnership.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in wills, trusts, probate and estate taxes.
• Proven supervisory and leadership skills.
• Strong client development and relationship management.
• Ambitious about growing a private client practice.

Responsibilities

• Advise diverse private clients on wills, trusts, estates and related tax matters.
• Manage complex, high-value matters with autonomy.
• Develop and strengthen relationships, identify growth opportunities.
• Provide supervision and guidance to junior team members.
• Contribute to strategic growth of the private client practice.
• Play an active role within a collaborative partnership.

Skills

Private client law

Wills & trusts

Client relationship management

People management

Business development

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Partner level experience

Job description

Private Client PartnerBirmingham

An exciting partnership opportunity has arisen with this successful, forward-moving law firm based in Birmingham. No following required.

Our client is a well-regarded and financially stable independent law firm with an established and ambitious private client team - one of the key pillars of the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong private client lawyer looking for a supportive, well-managed environment where they can have autonomy and play a significant role in the continued success and development of the team.

The successful candidate is likelyto bring strong technical expertise across wills, trusts, estates and tax, together with the confidence and experience to supervise others and build lasting client relationships.

You may already be working in the Birmingham or West Midlands market or you may be contemplating a move to the region from elsewhere.

The role

You will:

• Advise a diverse private client base on wills, trusts, estates, succession planning and related tax matters.
• Manage complex and high-value client matters with a high degree of autonomy.
• Develop and strengthen existing client relationships while identifying opportunities for further growth.
• Provide supervision, guidance and support to junior members of the team.
• Contribute to the strategic development and continued growth of the private client practice.
• Play an active role within a friendly, collaborative and ambitious partnership.

About you

We are looking for an established private client lawyer with:

• Strong technical experience inwills, trusts, probate/estates and tax.
• Excellent client management and relationship-building skills.
• Proven supervisory and people-management experience.
• Commercial awareness and an appetite for business development.
• The ability to manage complex matters confidently and independently.
• A collaborative approach and the desire to contribute to a positive team culture.

The firm

The firm isindependent, financially secure and ambitious, with a strong and long-standing reputation and a clear commitment to providing high-quality client service.

It offers asupportive, friendly and well-managed working environment, with the opportunity for the successful individual to have real influence and play an important part in the firm's future growth.

This is an opportunity to join a firm that combines the professionalism and ambition of a growing practice with the personal approach and culture of an independent firm.