Private Wealth 6PQE+

BCL Legal Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Structured training and mentoring from

Global private wealth exposure

Job summary

BCL Legal Limited is assisting a leading international law firm in Birmingham to recruit a Senior Associate in Private Wealth. The role focuses on high net worth clients, complex cross-border planning, wills and trusts, and estate and tax planning.

You will advise families, trustees and individuals, manage cross-border matters, and mentor junior lawyers within a collaborative team. This is an excellent step for long-term career progression in a top private wealth group.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 6+ years PQE in private client law.
• Experience advising on wills, trusts, estate administration and tax planning.
• Experience acting for high net worth individuals, families and trustees.
• STEP qualified or working towards STEP accreditation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Advise high net worth individuals, families, trustees and family offices on a broad range of private wealth matters.
• Draft wills, including tax-efficient wills and wills incorporating trusts.
• Create and advise on onshore trusts and wider trust structures.
• Advise on probate planning, Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters.
• Support clients on international and cross-border tax, residence and domicile planning.
• Work closely with Partners on complex UK and international private client matters.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to business development initiatives.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers within the team.

Skills

Private wealth experience

Drafting wills

Cross-border tax planning

Client relationships

Mentoring juniors

Business development

Job description

Senior Associate - Private Wealth | 6+ PQE | Birmingham

We are working with a leading international law firm seeking a Senior Associate with 6+ years' PQE to join its growing Private Wealth team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded practice advising high net worth individuals, families, family offices and trustees on a broad range of UK and international private wealth matters.

The team has an excellent reputation for delivering sophisticated tax, estate and succession planning advice, including complex cross-border work. The successful candidate will benefit from high-quality instructions, close Partner support and genuine opportunities for career progression within a collaborative and supportive environment.

The Role

Advise high net worth individuals, families, trustees and family offices on a broad range of private wealth matters.

Handle estate and asset protection planning, succession planning and capital tax matters.

Draft wills, including tax-efficient wills and wills incorporating trusts.

Create and advise on onshore trusts and wider trust structures.

Advise on probate planning, Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters.

Support clients on international and cross-border tax, residence and domicile planning.

Work closely with Partners on complex UK and international private client matters.

Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to business development initiatives.

Supervise and mentor junior lawyers within the team.

Work collaboratively with colleagues across a nationally recognised Tax and Private Wealth practice.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with 6+ years' PQE in private client law.
• Strong experience advising on wills, trusts, estate administration and tax planning.
• Experience acting for high net worth individuals, families and trustees.
• Exposure to international private wealth or cross-border tax planning would be advantageous.
• STEP qualified or working towards STEP accreditation is desirable.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities with confidence in client-facing situations.
• Commercially aware with the ability to provide practical, client-focused advice.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative team player with enthusiasm for business development and long-term career progression.

Benefits

• Opportunity to join a highly regarded international Private Wealth team with an excellent market reputation.
• Exposure to complex UK and international private wealth work.
• High levels of client contact and responsibility from an early stage.
• Structured training and clear opportunities for career progression.
• Collaborative and supportive culture with access to experienced Partners and senior lawyers.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Private Wealth Solicitor looking to accelerate their career within a leading international practice.