Private Client Partner - Birmingham

eNL Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

National Law Firm in Birmingham is seeking a highly experienced Private Client Partner to lead and grow its private client practice in the region. You will advise HNW clients, manage a sophisticated caseload, and drive business development across the firm’s national platform.

The role demands an established client following, strong network in Birmingham, and a track record of winning new work with exceptional technical and commercial acumen.

Qualifications

• Established and demonstrable client following.
• Proven track record of business development and winning new work.
• Strong network across Birmingham and the Midlands.
• Excellent technical and commercial knowledge.
• Strong client relationship and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising high-net-worth individuals and families on private client matters.
• Managing a high-quality caseload including wills, trusts, estate planning, probate and succession.
• Identifying cross-referral opportunities with Corporate, Commercial, Tax, Family and Real Estate teams.
• Developing and maintaining long-term client relationships and networking.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the national practice to grow Birmingham offering.

Skills

Established client following

Business development

Networking

Senior ambassador

Collaborative mindset

Job description

National Law Firm | Client Following & Business Development Essential

Are you an established Private Client Partner looking for a platform that can support the continued growth of your practice?

We are working with a highly regarded national law firm that is looking to appoint a Private Client Partner in Birmingham as part of its continued growth strategy.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Private Client Partner with an established client following and a proven ability to generate new business.

The Opportunity

You will join a well-established national practice and play a key role in developing its Birmingham private client offering.

The role will involve advising high-net-worth individuals, business owners, entrepreneurs and families on a broad range of private client matters, while taking an active role in growing the team and developing the firm's presence in the market.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising HNW and UHNW individuals and families on complex private client matters.
• Managing a high-quality caseload involving Wills, trusts, estate planning, probate and succession planning.
• Advising business owners and entrepreneurs on wealth preservation and succession.
• Developing and maintaining strong long-term client relationships.
• Taking a proactive approach to business development and networking.
• Leveraging your existing client following and introducing new opportunities to the firm.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the firm's national network.
• Identifying cross-referral opportunities with Corporate, Commercial, Tax, Family and Real Estate teams.
• Supporting the growth and development of the Birmingham private client practice.
• Playing a visible role in raising the firm's profile within the regional market.

About You

We are looking for an established Private Client Partner with an excellent technical background and a genuine appetite for growth.

You will ideally have:

• An established and demonstrable client following.
• A strong network across Birmingham and the wider Midlands market.
• A proven track record of business development and winning new work.
• Excellent technical and commercial knowledge.
• Strong client relationship and communication skills.
• The credibility and confidence to act as a senior ambassador for the firm.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across a national practice.
• The ambition to build and grow a significant private client practice.

Why This Opportunity?

This is more than simply a Partner appointment. It is an opportunity to join a national law firm with the infrastructure, reputation and resources to support an ambitious Private Client Partner in taking their practice to the next level.

You will have access to:

• Strong cross-referral opportunities.
• A recognised national brand.
• A collaborative multi-disciplinary environment.
• The opportunity to shape and grow the Birmingham offering.

A client following and demonstrable ability to business develop are essential for this position.

Location: Birmingham

Level: Partner

Specialism: Private Client

Client Following: Essential

Business Development: Essential

Firm: National Law Firm