Private Client Partner

Motus Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Motus Legal Recruitment is representing a successful independent law firm in Birmingham seeking a Private Client Partner. The role offers autonomy to manage high-value wills, trusts, estates and tax matters while developing strong client relationships.

You will supervise junior lawyers, contribute to the growth of the private client team, and help shape the firm’s future strategy within a collaborative partnership.

Qualifications

• Established private client lawyer with strong technical experience in wills, trusts, probate/estates and tax.
• Excellent client management skills and ability to build relationships.
• Proven supervisory and people-management experience.
• Commercial awareness and appetite for business development.
• Ability to manage complex matters confidently and independently.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Private Client law

Wills & Trusts

Client relationship management

Business development

Leadership/mentoring

Job description

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 likely to 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

Private Client Partner

Birmingham

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 in wills, 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 is independent, financially secure and ambitious, with a strong and long-standing reputation and a clear commitment to providing high-quality client service.

It offers a supportive, 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.