Private Client Solicitor (Partner)

Executive Network Legal Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Key role in future of department

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Limited is seeking a Private Client Partner in Birmingham with 6+ years PQE to lead and shape the Birmingham private client department. The role offers autonomy, a strong client base, and support from a national network.

You will set the strategic direction, mentor a growing team, and expand the client portfolio while maintaining the firm’s reputation across the West Midlands.

Qualifications

• Applications are sought from Private Client Solicitors with a minimum of 6 Years PQE.
• Strong track record advising HNW/UHNW individuals and families.
• Experience leading, mentoring or managing lawyers and developing a team.
• Strong technical expertise across core Private Client work with commercial awareness.
• Ambition to build a leading regional Private Client offering as part of a national practice.

Responsibilities

• Setting the vision and direction for the Birmingham Private Client practice.
• Building on existing success and identifying opportunities for growth.
• Developing a high-performing team and nurturing talent.
• Growing relationships with high-net-worth clients and estates.

Skills

Private Client law

Team leadership

Business development

HNW/UHNW experience

Client portfolio growth

Relationship building

Job description

Private Client Solicitor (Partner), 6+ Years PQE, Birmingham, £150,000+ (DOE) – A new opportunity for an ambitious Private Client Partner to take the lead in Birmingham and shape the future of the department. For the right individual, this is an opportunity to build something significant in Birmingham while benefiting from the reputation, infrastructure and client base of an established national team. REF:5114.

THE ROLE

• As the senior Private Client lawyer in Birmingham, you’ll have the freedom and support to put your own stamp on the department.
• You will be responsible for setting the vision and direction for the Birmingham Private Client practice.
• Building on existing success and identifying new opportunities for growth.
• Developing a high-performing team and creating an environment where talented lawyers can thrive.
• Growing relationships with HNW and UHNW individuals, families, entrepreneurs, business owners and landed estates.
• Advising on sophisticated private client matters, including wills, trusts, estate and succession planning, probate and LPAs.
• Increasing the team’s profile across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands through networking, relationship development and thought leadership.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Applications are sought from Private Client Solicitors with a minimum of 6 Years PQE.
• A strong track record of advising HNW and UHNW individuals and families.
• Experience of leading, mentoring or managing lawyers and developing a successful team.
• Strong technical expertise across core Private Client work, with the commercial awareness to understand the wider needs of your clients.
• A proven ability to develop relationships, generate work and grow a client portfolio.
• The confidence and credibility to represent the firm in the Birmingham and wider Midlands market.
• A collaborative leadership style and the ability to inspire and develop others.
• Ambition to build a leading regional Private Client offering as part of a nationally recognised practice.
• STEP qualification.

ON OFFER

• Competitive salary
• Play a key role in the future of the department

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