Partner - Private Client

Posted 21 November 2025
Salary £90K/yr - £150K/yr
LocationBirmingham
Discipline LC Legal

Job description

​We are working with a highly respected, forward-thinking legal practice that boasts one of the UK’s largest and most successful Private Client teams. With a thriving presence across Central England, the firm has built a strong reputation for its work with high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and landed estates, delivering sophisticated and strategic private client advice.

As the team continues to grow, the firm is seeking an ambitious Private Client Partner to play a key role in leading and developing its Central England offering. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership position within a nationally recognised team known for its quality, culture, and collaborative approach.

The Opportunity

Joining an established and highly ranked Private Client practice, you will:

  • Lead and further develop the Private Client presence across the Central England region.

  • Work closely with an exceptional group of lawyers, many of whom are recognised in national legal directories and awarded for their expertise.

  • Deliver high-level advice across a broad spectrum of matters including wills, trusts, estate planning, succession, probate, LPAs and wealth structuring.

  • Advise HNW and UHNW individuals, business families, and owners of complex or diverse assets, including those with international considerations.

  • Contribute to the strategic direction and growth of the regional practice, working closely with senior leadership.

  • Collaborate with colleagues across private wealth, corporate, real estate, family and disputes teams to deliver holistic client solutions.

  • Mentor and support junior lawyers, helping to nurture talent and develop the next generation within the practice.

  • Play an active role in business development and enhancing the firm’s profile across the region.

Why Join This Firm?

  • One of the UK’s largest Private Client teams (nearly 120 specialists).

  • Strong market reputation with excellent rankings in major legal directories.

  • Cohesive, collegiate culture with a focus on innovation, collaboration and client service.

  • Exposure to high-quality, often complex and high-value work.

  • Fully integrated teams offering support from across the firm's regional offices.

  • Excellent career progression, with this position representing a genuine partnership-level opportunity.

Specialisms across the wider team include:

  • Private wealth and estate planning

  • Agricultural and rural estates

  • Tax and succession planning

  • Contentious trusts and probate

  • Trusts, LPAs, deputyship and full estate administration

About You

You will be:

  • An experienced Private Client solicitor (likely at Partner or Legal Director level).

  • Well-versed in advising HNW/UHNW clients and complex estates.

  • Commercially astute with the confidence to develop client relationships and grow a practice.

  • Skilled in leading or managing teams and providing strategic direction.

  • Collaborative, personable and driven.

  • STEP qualification or similar professional memberships are an advantage.

Benefits

A highly competitive package is on offer, which includes:

  • Private Medical Insurance

  • Income Protection

  • Life Assurance

  • Bonus scheme

  • 28 days annual leave plus public holidays

  • Pension scheme

  • Electric vehicle scheme

  • Discounts and wellbeing benefits

  • Cycle to Work scheme

  • Gym membership contribution