Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group; Nechells; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Paid parking

Bonus scheme

Holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Healthcare (Bupa)

Death in service

Income protection

Wellbeing programme

Discounted legal fees

Social events

Charity days

Maternity leave enhancement

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor with 5+ PQE to join its National Private Client team. You will handle high-value Wills, Trusts and Probate for high-net-worth individuals, with a focus on tax-efficient estate planning, in a role offering hybrid working and paid parking.

You will work alongside a Legal 500 ranked team, take ownership of a high-quality caseload, and have clear career progression within a supportive national practice that values

Qualifications

• Experience handling high-value private client matters.
• Strong knowledge of wills, trusts and probate.
• Advising high-net-worth individuals.

Responsibilities

• Advise high-net-worth individuals on wills, trusts and probate.
• Take ownership of a high-quality private client caseload.
• Develop long-term client relationships.

Skills

5+ PQE

Estate planning

Wills & trusts

Private client

Job description

Senior Private Client Solicitor, 5+ PQE

Birmingham | £65,000–£80,000 | Hybrid Working | Paid Parking

A leading national full-service law firm is looking to appoint a Senior Private Client Solicitor with 5+ PQE to join its well-established and highly regarded Private Client team in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Private Client Solicitor looking to work on high-value and complex matters for high-net-worth individuals, within a supportive national team with an excellent reputation in the market.

The firm has a strong Private Client focus and is ranked in the Legal 500, with an established team operating across the UK. You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced lawyers across the wider national team, giving you access to a strong support network and excellent opportunities for career development.

The Role

You will advise high-net-worth individuals and families across a broad range of Private Client matters, including:

• High-value Wills and estate planning
• Trusts
• Probate and estate administration
• Succession planning
• Tax-focused estate planning
• Complex Private Client matters
• Advising high-net-worth individuals and families

You will work closely with an experienced team and have the opportunity to take ownership of a high-quality caseload while developing strong long-term client relationships.

About the Firm

This is a leading national, full-service law firm with a strong reputation across the UK.

The Private Client team is well established and Legal 500 ranked, providing an excellent environment for an ambitious Private Client Solicitor looking to develop their career within a recognised national practice.

The firm offers a genuinely supportive culture, hybrid working and a clear career pathway, alongside the opportunity to work on high-value and interesting Private Client matters.

Benefits

• £65,000–£80,000 salary, depending on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Bonus scheme
• 25–30 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Additional day for the Christmas shutdown
• 4% matched pension contribution
• Bupa healthcare
• Death in Service cover
• Income protection
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Discounted legal fees
• Regular social events
• Charity days
• Paid parking
• Enhanced maternity leave

About You

You will ideally be a Private Client Solicitor with 4+ PQE, with strong experience handling high-value Private Client work.

You will have experience across areas such as Wills, Trusts and Probate and ideally have experience advising high-net-worth individuals.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to join a leading national practice where they can work alongside a highly experienced, Legal 500 ranked team and take the next step in their career.

Ellie Marshall