Private Client Partner

William James Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

25% bonus

33 days annual leave

Genuine partnership opportunities

Progressive culture with growth investment

Job summary

A leading national law practice in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Private Client Partner to drive growth and influence. This strategic leadership role offers a chance to lead the firm's most profitable team while advising high-net-worth clients on complex estate and succession planning. The candidate should be commercially sharp and possess a collaborative mindset, with a strong presence in the Midlands market. This position presents an excellent package with a bonus structure and a genuine partnership opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experienced Private Client Partner with expertise in complex estate matters.
• Strong market presence in the Midlands or a following of clients.
• Proven commercial acumen with expert technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the most profitable team and implement ambitious expansion plans.
• Advise high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients on complex matters.
• Collaborate with leadership to shape the firm's strategic direction.

Skills

Leadership

Estate planning expertise

Commercial awareness

Collaborative mindset

Entrepreneurial spirit

Job description

Private Client Partner - National Law Practice - Birmingham - Salary up to £180,000 + Bonus

A standout, exclusive opportunity for an experienced Private Client Partner to join one of the UK’s most respected national law firms as a Private Client Partner in Birmingham.

This is a strategic leadership role within the firm’s most profitable team, offering the chance to shape and grow a thriving Private Client practice in the Midlands. Backed by significant investment and a clear growth strategy, this is the perfect platform for an ambitious, entrepreneurial lawyer who wants influence and impact.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Lead the most profitable team in the firm, with ambitious expansion plans already in motion
• Advise HNW & UHNW clients on complex estates, trusts, and succession planning across local, national, and international matters
• Full Board support for growth and innovation – your ideas will be heard and backed
• Work alongside a Chambers-ranked Partner and a forward-thinking leadership team
• Excellent benefits inc 33 days AL & 25% bonus

The Candidate

• Experienced Private Client Partner, with experience on complex estate matters
• Strong profile in the Midlands market and/or a following to bring with you
• Commercially sharp with expert technical skills
• Natural leader with a collaborative, supportive mindset
• Ambitious, entrepreneurial outlook, keen to play a key role in the firm's long-term growth

The Benefits & How to Apply

• Highly competitive package with benefits
• Genuine partnership role with real influence in Birmingham
• Strong platform with an existing client base and referral network
• Progressive, supportive culture with clear strategic investment in growth

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Lauren Green, Retained Consultant

Email: [e-mail]

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients including a range of Legal 500 firms.