Private Client Solicitor

Regional Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Full-time

Career progression

Client development opportunities

Supportive environment

Established client base

Job summary

Regional Recruitment is seeking a Private Client Solicitor in South Birmingham with approximately 3-5 years’ PQE. You will handle wills, probate, estate administration and trusts, with opportunity to take genuine responsibility and build lasting client relationships.

The role offers a competitive salary of £45,000-£60,000 dependent on experience, a permanent full-time position, and a supportive, ambitious legal team with clear progression paths.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to manage complex private client matters with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proactive in building client relationships and business development.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of private client matters from initial instruction through to completion.
• Advising clients on wills, estate planning, inheritance tax and asset protection.
• Handling probate and estate administration matters.
• Drafting wills, trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney and other private client documentation.
• Advising executors, trustees, attorneys and beneficiaries on their legal responsibilities.
• Handling Court of Protection applications and deputyship matters.
• Advising on trust creation, administration and succession planning.
• Supporting clients with later-life planning, including care fee considerations and capacity issues.
• Liaising with financial advisers, accountants and other professional contacts.
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to networking and business development activities.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Client relationships

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX

Job description

Private Client Solicitor

South Birmingham

Salary: £45,000-£60,000, dependent on experience

Permanent, Full-Time

Are you an experienced Private Client Solicitor looking for your next opportunity?

Regional Recruitment are recruiting for a Private Client Solicitor to join an established and highly regarded legal team in South Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor, CILEX professional or equivalent with approximately 3-5 years' PQE or relevant experience, looking to take the next step in their career.

You will work on a varied caseload of private client matters, advising individuals and families on wills, probate, estate administration, trusts and succession planning. This role offers the opportunity to take on genuine responsibility, build lasting client relationships and develop your expertise within a supportive and ambitious legal practice.

What's on Offer:

• Salary of £45,000-£60,000, dependent on experience
• Permanent, full-time position
• High-quality work with an established client base
• Supportive and collaborative working environmentClear opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Opportunity to build client relationships and contribute to business development

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor, CILEX professional or equivalent with approximately 3-5 years' PQE or relevant experience
• Previous experience within a Private Client department at a UK law firm
• Strong knowledge of wills, probate and estate administration
• Experience dealing with trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Ability to independently manage a varied caseload
• Excellent communication, organisational and client relationship skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Desirable

• STEP qualification or currently working towards STEP
• Experience with inheritance tax and estate planning
• Knowledge of Court of Protection applications and deputyship matters
• Experience in networking, business development and generating new client relationships

Roles & Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of private client matters from initial instruction through to completion
• Advising clients on wills, estate planning, inheritance tax and asset protection
• Handling probate and estate administration matters
• Drafting wills, trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney and other private client documentation
• Advising executors, trustees, attorneys and beneficiaries on their legal responsibilities
• Handling Court of Protection applications and deputyship matters
• Advising on trust creation, administration and succession planning
• Supporting clients with later-life planning, including care fee considerations and capacity issues
• Liaising with financial advisers, accountants and other professional contacts
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to networking and business development activities

Requirements

The successful candidate will be commercially minded, proactive and client-focused, with the confidence to manage their own caseload and deliver high-quality legal advice. You should enjoy working collaboratively, building professional relationships and contributing to the continued success of an established Private Client team.