Private Client Roles - Solicitor to Partner

William James Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous and flexible pension scheme

Hybrid working model

Two fully paid volunteering days

Westfield Health membership

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Solicitor to join a Tier 1 Legal 500-ranked Wills, Trusts and Estates Disputes team in Birmingham. This role offers the opportunity to handle high-quality contentious probate matters while supporting clients effectively. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in this area and possess excellent communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, and a hybrid working model, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with a strong interest in contentious probate.
• Excellent client care and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong appetite for business development and relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Work on high-quality, privately funded contentious probate matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues across a national network.
• Represent executors, beneficiaries, and trustees.

Skills

Contentious probate experience

Client care skills

Interpersonal skills

Business development ability

Team player

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Private Client Roles - Solicitor to Partner

Family & Private Wealth Legal Recruitment Consultant

The Role

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a qualified Solicitor to join a Tier 1 Legal 500‑ranked Wills, Trusts and Estates Disputes team in Birmingham.

This role offers the chance to work on a stimulating mix of high‑quality, privately funded contentious probate matters, alongside alternative funding arrangements such as CFAs, LEI, ATE, and BTE insurance. You’ll be part of a nationally recognised team with a strong track record of success in complex and high‑value disputes.

You’ll work closely with experienced colleagues across the firm’s national network, representing executors, beneficiaries, and trustees, and delivering outstanding client care.

The Candidate

• A qualified solicitor with experience in contentious probate or a strong interest in this area
• A confident communicator with excellent client care and interpersonal skills
• Someone with a strong appetite for business development, able to build and maintain relationships with referrers, counsel, and other professionals
• A team player who can also operate independently and contribute to the development of junior team members

The Benefits & How to Apply

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with the option to buy additional leave)
• Generous and flexible pension scheme
• Hybrid working model (subject to role and team requirements)
• Two fully paid volunteering days per year
• Westfield Health membership and access to digital GP services
• Wellbeing initiatives and mental health support
• Inclusion networks and a strong commitment to diversity and social responsibility

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.