Private Client Solicitor (Partner)

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Park Central; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Client Solicitor (Partner) is sought to spearhead the Birmingham practice for a national firm. This full-time role offers £150,000 to £225,000 per annum, dependent on experience, and requires at least six years of post-qualification experience.

The selected lawyer will define the department's strategic vision, cultivate new business streams, and nurture a skilled team, leveraging the firm’s infrastructure and client network to grow a substantial Birmingham presence.

Qualifications

• Six+ years PQE in private client law.
• Strong technical expertise in wills, probate, and tax planning.
• Commercial acumen and leadership capability.
• Experience mentoring or leading lawyers and growing a team.

Responsibilities

• Define the vision and direction for the Birmingham Private Client practice.
• Build and nurture a high-performing team; foster talent development.
• Grow relationships with HNW and UHNW clients, families, and business owners.
• Develop and implement opportunities for growth leveraging the firm’s network.

Skills

PQE

Wills & Probate

Estate & Tax Planning

Leadership

Business Development

Client Relationships

STEP Qualification

Education

STEP qualification

Job description

Private Client Solicitor (Partner) is sought by a national firm to spearhead its Birmingham practice. This full-time position offers £150,000 to £225,000 per annum, dependent on experience, and requires at least six years of post-qualification experience. The selected lawyer will define the department's strategic vision, cultivate new business streams, and nurture a skilled team. They will leverage the firm's established infrastructure and client network to build a substantial presence in Birmingham. Candidates should possess strong technical expertise in wills, probate, and tax planning, alongside commercial acumen and leadership capability. This partner-level role provides autonomy to shape the practice’s future while benefiting from substantial organisational backing.

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.

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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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