Senior Private Client / Chartered Legal Executive

Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Birmingham seeks a Private Client Solicitor with over 5 years of experience in private client matters. This role offers a supportive environment with flexible hybrid working arrangements, competitive salary, and benefits including 24 days of annual leave and an 8% pension scheme. Join a dedicated team where you can thrive personally and professionally while contributing to a diverse range of private client work.

Benefits

24 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays

Additional paid leave over Christmas shutdown

Option to purchase up to 3 days more holiday

8% pension scheme

Life Assurance of 4x salary

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free flu jabs

Season Ticket Loans

Discounted will writing

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in all aspects of private client work.
• Ability to work to targets and manage a varied caseload.
• Friendly and approachable with strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Running a full caseload of private client matters.
• Liaising with clients on wills, trusts, probate, and estate planning.
• Contributing to business development and marketing efforts.

Skills

Client Service

Business Development

Caseload Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Private Client Solicitor - Senior Role

Washwood Heath, Birmingham with home-working 2 days per week

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

About the Firm

A well-established, award-winning, Lexcel accredited, Legal 500 listed, law firm, established over 90 years ago, with offices throughout the West Midlands. The firm have steadily grown over the years, through 5 acquisitions and their continued investment in technology, as well as staff training and development ensures they remain a modern, forward-thinking employer, able to offer fabulous career prospects and development plans.

The firm offer a very supportive, friendly, and professionally rewarding work environment, underpinned by enhanced family friendly policies and commitment to all staff s wellbeing. They do not have an excessive hours culture found in many larger firms doing similar quality work. They are very committed to giving employees a good work-life balance, allowing them to thrive at work, with flexible/hybrid working accommodated.

This particular role is based at one of their smaller offices where you'll be working alongside two other Private Client Lawyers. The wider, company-wide Private Client team is made up of around 15 people including Partners, Associates and Senior Associates, as well as support staff.

The role will involve:

• Running your own caseload of the full spectrum of private client matters.
• Liaising with clients, providing advice and guidance around wills, trusts, probate, estate planning and LPA's
• Business development/marketing to further grow the business

Suitable candidates will have:

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive status
• 5+ years PQE, with experience in all aspects of private client work
• A focus on delivering excellent client service
• The ability to work to targets, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
• Ambition to progress and eagerness to take responsibility
• Friendly and approachable demeanour, with an ability to build relationships at all levels across the firm

This is a full time permanent job offered with hybrid working.

Benefits include:

• 24 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid leave over the Christmas shut down period (usually 2 days)
• Option to purchase up to 3 days' additional holiday
• 8% pension (4% employee contribution, 4% employer)
• Life Assurance of 4x salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free flu jabs
• Season Ticket Loans
• Discounted will writing and conveyancing
• Hybrid working with 2 days' homeworking accommodated following a satisfactory probation/onboarding period.

Note: A competitive salary is offered, which will be wholly commensurate with experience. The information given above is correct to the best of our knowledge

For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment

About Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment

Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands.

We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent.

About Your Consultant

Tracey is the Owner and Director of Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service the way she believes recruitment should be!

Tracey s passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it s stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey s experience and expertise.

Know anyone who might be interested? We offer generous bonuses up to £500 for successful referrals. Conditions apply - contact us or view our website for details.