In this role you support high net worth clients through sophisticated private wealth work within a large international firm. You will take ownership of complex matters in a boutique-style Private Client team, with direct visibility and a clear path to partnership. You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary colleagues to deliver joined-up advice and mentor junior lawyers. The role offers international exposure, a strong Birmingham platform, and the opportunity to shape the practice’s growth.
Pay / Benefits
Excellent benefits
Hybrid working
Competitive salary
Direct visibility with senior decision-makers
Room to build client following in Birmingham
International platform and collaboration
Responsibilities
Advise HNW/UHNW individuals and families on estate planning, succession and wealth preservation
Lead matters from outset with ownership and accountability
Coordinate with accountants, tax advisers, trustees, and HMRC to deliver integrated advice
Develop personal client relationships and raise profile in the Birmingham market
Supervise and mentor junior lawyers; contribute to strategic direction of the practice
Manage a busy, varied caseload across wills, trusts, estate administration, and tax planning
Handle cross-border matters within the firm’s international network
Involve in wealth structuring and cross-border estates
Provide governance on deputyship and Court of Protection matters
Key requirements
Qualified Solicitor with around 5 years PQE in private client
Track record advising HNW/UHNW individuals and families
Strong technical grounding in wills, trusts, estate administration, inheritance tax, LPAs, Court of Protection
Experience with complex estates involving business, agricultural, investment or property assets
Commercial mindset; able to manage client relationships directly
Capacity to handle a busy, varied caseload without compromising standards
Willingness to develop junior lawyers; ambitious for partnership
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