Private Client Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Birmingham is seeking a Private Client Solicitor with over 5 years of experience. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, competitive salary, and the chance to work on high-value private client matters. Join a team renowned for its expertise in the field and enjoy excellent mentorship alongside industry leaders.

Benefits

34 days holiday

Pension contributions

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance: 3 x salary

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification experience as a Private Client Solicitor.
• Strong understanding of high-value private client matters.
• Experience with cross-border estate management.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload including Wills, Trusts, and LPAs.
• Advise on inheritance tax planning and restructuring strategies.
• Prepare IHT returns and estate accounts.

Skills

Wills & Trusts

Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)

Inheritance Tax Planning

Cross-border estate matters

Post-death tax planning

Job description

Overview

Private Client Solicitor – 5+ PQE – Birmingham | Hybrid Working – Top 100 Law Firm

Specialising in High-Value Private Client Matters

Salary: £62,000–£85,000 + Bonus

Join a well-respected and well-established Top 100 law firm in the heart of Birmingham. The firm operates from modern, vibrant offices and specialises exclusively in high-value private client work.

This forward-thinking firm embraces hybrid and flexible working, offering a genuine work-life balance. Many of the team are Legal 500 ranked, with years of experience on exceptional cases. They are true specialists in their field and are now seeking a dynamic Private Client Solicitor to join them.

You’ll inherit a ready-made caseload and benefit from an outstanding mentorship programme, working alongside industry-leading partners.

Responsibilities

• Your caseload will include: Wills & Trusts
• Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
• Inheritance Tax Planning
• Cross-border estate matters, including resealing foreign grants and managing foreign assets
• Preparing detailed IHT returns and comprehensive estate accounts
• Advising on post-death tax planning and restructuring strategies to minimise liabilities
• Assessing the impact of lifetime gifts on death and effective planning options
• Advising on settled property and aggregable asset issues within estate plans
• Calculating grossing-up for IHT purposes

What’s on offer

• 34 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Pension: 5% employee / 5.5% employer contributions
• Private Medical Insurance & Dental (single cover)
• Life Assurance: 3 x salary
• + More

If you’re looking for high-quality work without sacrificing flexibility, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career alongside leading lawyers in the field.