Private Client Solicitor

Job Title: Private Client Solicitor

Experience Level: Fee Earner, Solicitor and Senior Solicitor

Location: Birmingham and surrounding areas

Salary: £50,000 – £70,000

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join my clients leading Private Client Team. We are seeking a highly skilled professional with 3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) + to manage a complex and varied caseload, providing expert legal advice to high-net-worth individuals and families.

My client is a Top 100 Legal 500 firm based within the Midlands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising clients on wills, trusts, estate planning, probate, and tax matters.

• Handling high-value and complex estates, including international elements.

• Drafting wills, lasting powers of attorney, and trust documents.

• Managing probate applications and estate administration.

• Providing succession planning and asset protection advice.

• Collaborating with financial advisors and accountants to ensure comprehensive client service.

• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, including STEP best practices (if applicable).

• Mentoring junior solicitors and assisting in business development initiatives.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong technical expertise in estate planning, wills, probate, and trusts.

• Experience in taxation matters affecting estate planning.

• STEP qualification (or working towards it) preferred.

• Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach.

• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a team environment.

• Strong business development acumen and ability to build lasting client relationships.

Benefits:

• Join a leading Legal 500 firm in the west midlands.

• Competitive salary & bonus structure.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Career progression opportunities.

• Comprehensive benefits package including pension & private healthcare.

• Ongoing professional development support