Private Client Partner

BCL Legal; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Nottingham is seeking a Private Client Partner to lead their team. The role involves overseeing high-quality private client work including wills and trusts, while driving departmental growth and mentoring lawyers. The ideal candidate has strong technical skills and a background in high-net-worth client services. This position offers a competitive package and the opportunity to impact the firm's future direction.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Excellent benefits

Opportunity for equity/partnership

Work-life balance

Collaborative working culture

Qualifications

• Experience as a Private Client Partner or Senior Associate ready for leadership.
• Focus on high-net-worth clients.
• Enjoys leading from the front and building teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a well-established Private Client team managing diverse client work.
• Drive the department's growth and client development strategy.
• Mentor lawyers and shape the practice's long-term direction.

Skills

Strong technical expertise in private client matters

Proven experience in team leadership

Business development abilities

Client relationship management

Motivated and personable individual

Education

STEP qualification or willingness to pursue

Job description

Overview

Private Client Partner - Head of Department | Nottingham | strong firm

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Partner to lead and further develop a highly regarded Private Client team within a respected full-service law firm based in Nottingham.

This is a strategic appointment that offers both leadership and autonomy within a firm known for its strong regional presence, collegiate culture, and ambitious growth plans.

The Role

As Head of Private Client, you'll take the reins of a well-established team, overseeing a broad range of high-quality private client work including wills, trusts, tax planning, probate, and estate administration. You'll play a key role in driving the department forward-mentoring talented lawyers, developing client relationships, and helping shape the long-term direction of the practice.

This is a genuine leadership role suited to someone with both technical excellence and a commercial mindset. You\'ll have the freedom to grow and mould the team, supported by an innovative and forward-thinking partnership.

What\u2019s on Offer

• A leadership position within a well-respected regional firm with national reach.
• Autonomy and influence - a real opportunity to shape the future of the Private Client offering.
• A competitive remuneration package, including excellent benefits and potential for equity/partnership.
• A collegiate, modern working culture that values collaboration, quality, and work-life balance.
• The chance to join a firm with genuine commitment to strategic growth and investment in its people.

About You

• You\'ll be an experienced Private Client Partner or Senior Associate ready to step up into a leadership role.
• Strong technical expertise across a broad range of private client matters, ideally with a focus on HNW clients.
• Proven experience in team leadership, business development, and client relationship management.
• A motivated, personable individual who enjoys leading from the front and building a cohesive, high-performing team.
• STEP qualification or a willingness to work towards it would be advantageous.

Next Steps

For a confidential discussion, please contact Lauren Evans at [e-mail].