Senior Associate – Private Client

Tsr Legal; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TSR Legal in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Senior Associate in Private Client to lead a busy caseload and mentor junior solicitors within an established team.

The role combines technical work on Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning and Powers of Attorney with high-quality client relationships, commercial awareness and opportunities to drive business development.

This is a clear path to senior responsibility in a supportive environment with ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 4+ PQE in Private Client.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of private client matters, providing clear, practical and commercially aware advice.
• Draft Wills and advise on succession planning, ensuring clients' wishes and individual circumstances are carefully considered.
• Advise on Trusts and estate planning arrangements, helping clients plan for the future and protect their assets.
• Prepare and advise on Lasting Powers of Attorney and related matters.
• Oversee estate administration, supporting executors and beneficiaries throughout the process.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering a consistent and high standard of service.

Skills

Wills & Estates

Trusts & Estate Planning

Powers of Attorney

Estate Administration

Caseload Management

Commercial Awareness

Business Development

Job description

Senior Associate - Private Client

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to take on a senior role within an established legal team in Birmingham..

The position would suit someone who enjoys the technical aspects of private client work but also values the relationship-building and commercial responsibilities that come with a senior role.

The Role

• Manage a varied caseload of private client matters, providing clear, practical and commercially aware advice.
• Draft Wills and advise on succession planning, ensuring clients' wishes and individual circumstances are carefully considered.
• Advise on Trusts and estate planning arrangements, helping clients plan for the future and protect their assets.
• Prepare and advise on Lasting Powers of Attorney and related matters.
• Oversee estate administration, supporting executors and beneficiaries throughout the process.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering a consistent and high standard of service.

The Ideal Candidate

• A qualified Solicitor with 4+ PQE
• Strong technical knowledge across Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Powers of Attorney and Estate Administration.
• The confidence and ability to manage a caseload independently, taking responsibility for matters from instruction through to completion.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of the importance of client retention, networking and business development.

The Opportunity

The role offers a balance of technical legal work, client contact and wider commercial involvement, making it well suited to someone who enjoys taking ownership of their work and being involved in the broader development of a practice.