Private Client Solicitor - Join a Supportive, High-Growth Birmingham Team

QED Legal LLP; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Birmingham is seeking a driven solicitor to join their private client team. The role involves managing a range of private client matters including wills, trusts, and probate, in a collaborative and supportive environment. Benefits include hybrid working, generous leave, and wellness programs. Ideal candidates have 3+ PQE and strong client-facing skills.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave allowance

Wellbeing support

Development programmes

Financial wellbeing advice

Qualifications

• Experience in private client work, ideally including wills, trusts, and probate.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while working effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review wills and estate planning documents.
• Manage probate and client relationships.
• Collaborate with partners to deliver client advice.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

3 years PQE+

Job description

Join one of the biggest private client teams in the West Midlands! Birmingham City Centre location

This firm has an excellent reputation and is looking to grow the Birmingham office by adding a driven solicitor to the team. There is a genuinely supportive culture within the firm and their focus on helping people grow professionally is clear from the feedback within the firm. The environment is collaborative and teamwork is encouraged.

Just a couple of benefits to note…

• Hybrid working
• Generous annual leave allowance plus additional days available
• An extensive package covering areas in mental and health wellbeing
• Development programmes available
• Financial wellbeing support and advice available

In this position the caseload involves undertaking a range of private client work including wills, trusts and probate. This position will best suit a solicitor who enjoys being part of a collaborative environment and ultimately wants to grow with a firm. For more information on the day‑to‑day of the position please reach out and I’m more than happy to run through more information.

Key responsibilities at a glance

• Draft and review wills and estate planning documents, including trusts.
• Manage probate, estate administration, and client relationships.
• Collaborate with partners and other teams to deliver comprehensive client advice.

Key Requirements:

• 3 PQE+
• Experience in private client work, ideally including wills, trusts, and probate.
• Strong client‑facing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while working effectively in a team.

Apply here or email [e-mail] for further information. All enquiries are handled in the strictest confidence and upon an application being submitted, the role will be discussed with you in more detail to ensure suitability.