Private Client Senior Associate

Oculus Legal Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Income Protection

28 days annual leave + public holidays

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Gym membership

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group in Birmingham seeks a Private Client Senior Associate. The firm offers a highly regarded Private Client team, working closely with a Partner on complex, high-value matters. The role suits an experienced solicitor or legal executive with 5+ PQE and a client-focused approach.

Role features hybrid working with 2 days per week in the Birmingham office, excellent benefits, and strong progression opportunities within a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ PQE in Private Client
• Experience across Wills, Trusts, Probate, Estate Planning
• High-value matters handling
• Strong technical and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of Private Client matters (Wills, Trusts, Probate, LPAs)
• Work with a Partner on complex, high-value matters
• Advise HNW individuals, families and business owners
• Develop long-term client relationships
• Support progression within the team

Skills

PQE 5+

Private Client

Wills & Trusts

Client relationship

Job description

Private Client Senior Associate | Birmingham | Legal 500 Firm | £65,000-£85,000 + Excellent Benefits | Hybrid

I’m currently working with a leading Legal 500 law firm in central Birmingham that is looking to appoint an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive, ideally 5+ PQE.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded Private Client team, working closely with an experienced Partner and gaining exposure to a high-quality caseload of complex and high-value matters.

The firm has an excellent culture and genuinely flexible approach to working, requiring just 2 days per week in the Birmingham office, making this a particularly attractive opportunity for someone looking for a strong combination of quality work, career progression and work-life balance.

The opportunity

You will:

• Manage a varied caseload of Private Client matters, including Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Succession Planning, Probate and LPAs
• Work closely with an experienced Partner on complex and high-value matters
• Advise HNW individuals, families and business owners
• Gain exposure to complex estates, trusts and succession planning work
• Build strong, long-term relationships with clients and professional contacts
• Have excellent opportunities for continued development and progression within the team

About you

You will ideally be:

• A qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 5+ years’ PQE in Private Client
• Experienced across a broad range of Wills, Trusts, Probate and Estate Planning matters
• Comfortable dealing with high-value and more complex Private Client work
• Client-focused with strong technical and communication skills
• Looking for a firm offering genuine flexibility, progression and a supportive working culture

Salary & benefits

• £65,000 - £85,000 + salary, depending on experience
• Hybrid working, with only 2 days per week in the office
• Bonus scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Income Protection
• 28 days annual leave + public holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Gym membership contribution
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Sight tests and glasses discounts

This is a particularly strong opportunity for a Private Client lawyer looking for high-quality work without sacrificing work-life balance.