Private Client Solicitor

Anakin Seal Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm in Birmingham is seeking a Private Client Solicitor (NQ–3 PQE) to join their top-tier Private Wealth team. The role involves managing a caseload of complex probate and trust administration matters, while supporting business development. With a salary of £41,000-£50,000 plus benefits, this position offers genuine opportunities for career progression within a collaborative environment. Hybrid working is available with up to 3 days at home.

Benefits

Structured supervision and support

Comprehensive benefits package

Genuine career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 6 months training contract experience in private client work.
• Interest in completing STEP qualification.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of complex probate and trust administration matters.
• Support business development initiatives.
• Build relationships with key intermediaries.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor (NQ–3 PQE)

Experience in private client law

Strong communication skills

Strong organisational skills

IT literate

Commercially minded

Job description

Role Overview

We are working with a leading UK law firm that has consistently achieved top-tier rankings in Chambers and Legal 500, and is recognised as one of the country’s best legal employers. The firm’s highly regarded Private Wealth team advises a diverse range of clients on wills, tax, trusts, probate, and wider estate planning matters. They are now seeking a Private Client Solicitor (NQ–3 PQE) to join their Birmingham office. You will work closely with a Partner and the wider team, managing your own caseload of complex probate and trust administration matters, while also supporting business development initiatives and building relationships with key intermediaries.

Candidate Profile

Our client is looking for:

• Qualified Solicitor, ideally NQ–3 PQE. Newly qualified solicitors will be expected to have at least 6 months training contract experience gained in private client work.
• Experience and interest in private client law, particularly probate and estate planning for high-net-worth individuals.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills, with the ability to advise sensitively on personal financial affairs.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• IT literate, with a flexible and proactive approach.
• Interest in completing STEP qualification (if not already underway).
• Commercially minded, with enthusiasm for business development and marketing activity.

What’s on offer?

• Opportunity to join a highly ranked team recognised for its excellence in private wealth and estate planning.
• Structured supervision and support from senior colleagues, within a collaborative and close-knit team environment.
• The chance to manage a varied caseload and develop specialist expertise in high-value, complex matters.
• Hybrid working with up to 3 days working from home.
• Salary £41,000-£50,000 plus comprehensive benefits package.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a top 45 UK law firm.

Apply now

To be considered for this private client solicitor vacancy based in Birmingham please reply with an up to date CV.