Birmingham | Top 50 UK Law Firm | Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary (£72,000 - £83,000) + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Our client, a highly regarded Top 50 UK law firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Private Client Associate to join its award-winning Private Client team in Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's leading Private Wealth practices, advising a diverse portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, business owners, landed estates, trustees and family offices on complex wealth preservation and succession planning matters. The firm has established itself as a trusted adviser to generations of private clients, delivering sophisticated legal and tax planning solutions through a collaborative and partner-led approach. Due to continued growth and increasing demand for specialist private wealth advice, the team is now looking to appoint an ambitious Senior Associate who is seeking a long-term career opportunity with a clear route for progression. The Private Client team is recognised nationally for its expertise and advises some of the region's most prominent individuals and families. Working alongside specialists in Tax, Corporate, Real Estate and Family Law, the team delivers comprehensive advice across all aspects of wealth management and succession planning. As a Senior Private Client Associate, you will take a leading role in advising clients on a broad range of complex private wealth matters while helping to develop and grow the firm's private client offering. Advising high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals on estate and succession planning Providing inheritance tax, capital gains tax and wealth preservation advice Advising on lasting powers of attorney and Court of Protection matters Supporting business owners and entrepreneurs with succession and asset protection planning Supervising junior lawyers and supporting their professional development Contributing to business development initiatives and helping to grow the practice Lifetime gifting and tax-efficient wealth transfer Asset protection structures Lasting Powers of Attorney and deputyship applications Cross-border private client issues 5+ years' PQE within a recognised Private Client practice ~ Strong technical expertise across wills, trusts, probate and tax planning ~ Experience advising high-net-worth individuals and families ~ Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach ~ Candidates from regional, national, boutique private client or City firms are encouraged to apply. A high-quality and varied caseload Direct exposure to leading Private Wealth Partners A genuine pathway towards Legal Director and Partnership Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Competitive salary package Annual bonus scheme Private medical insurance Enhanced pension contribution Life assurance Generous annual leave entitlement The Private Client team continues to enjoy significant growth and is committed to investing in talented lawyers who want to build a long-term career within a leading national practice. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on some of the most complex and rewarding private client matters in the market while enjoying genuine career progression and a supportive working environment.
