Private Client Solicitor Partner

About the role

Private Client Solicitor (Partner), 6+ Years PQE, Birmingham, £150,000+ (DOE) – a new opportunity for an ambitious Private Client Partner to take the lead in Birmingham and shape the future of the department. This role offers the chance to build something significant in Birmingham while benefiting from the reputation, infrastructure and client base of an established national team.

Key responsibilities

• As the senior Private Client lawyer in Birmingham, you’ll have the freedom and support to put your own stamp on the department.
• You will be responsible for setting the vision and direction for the Birmingham Private Client practice.
• Building on existing success and identifying new opportunities for growth.
• Developing a high‑performing team and creating an environment where talented lawyers can thrive.
• Growing relationships with HNW and UHNW individuals, families, entrepreneurs, business owners and landed estates.
• Advising on sophisticated private client matters, including wills, trusts, estate and succession planning, probate and LPAs.
• Increasing the team’s profile across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands through networking, relationship development and thought leadership.

Required profile

• Minimum 6 years PQE as a Private Client Solicitor.
• Strong track record advising HNW and UHNW individuals and families.
• Experience leading, mentoring or managing lawyers and developing a successful team.
• Strong technical expertise across core Private Client work with commercial awareness.
• Proven ability to develop relationships, generate work and grow a client portfolio.
• Confidence and credibility to represent the firm in Birmingham and the wider Midlands market.
• Collaborative leadership style and ability to inspire and develop others.
• Ambition to build a leading regional Private Client offering as part of a nationally recognised practice.
• STEP qualification.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Play a key role in the future of the department.