Senior Private Client Solicitor - Wills & Trusts Lead

TSR Legal; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TSR Legal in Birmingham seeks an experienced Senior Associate in Private Client to lead a seasoned legal team. You will handle complex wills, trusts, and estate planning matters, while nurturing client relationships and driving business development.

The role balances technical private client work with strategic client management and commercial responsibilities, suitable for a solicitor ready to take ownership of matters from instruction through completion.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 4+ PQE in private client.
• Strong knowledge across Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, POA and Estate Administration.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently to completion.
• Commercial awareness and client development focus.

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.

Job description

TSR Legal in Birmingham seeks an experienced Senior Associate in Private Client to lead a seasoned legal team. You will handle complex wills, trusts, and estate planning matters, while nurturing client relationships and driving business development.

The role balances technical private client work with strategic client management and commercial responsibilities, suitable for a solicitor ready to take ownership of matters from instruction through completion.