William James Recruitment
Private Client Partner / Solicitor
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Private Client Partner / Solicitor
Private Client Equity Partner / Solicitor – Birmingham
Salary up to £200,000 + 30% Bonus + Benefits
A leading national law firm is looking to appoint a Private Client Partner to join its established Birmingham team.
This Private Client Solicitor opportunity in Birmingham offers:
- High-quality HNW work
- A strong national platform
- The chance to play a key role in shaping and growing a well-resourced private client practice
The Role
- Lead on complex:
- Private client matters (estates, trusts, and succession planning)
- Tax, wealth structuring, and lifetime planning for HNW individuals
- Handle complex estate administration and trust matters
- Play a senior role in client relationship management and retention
- Drive business development and strengthen referrer networks in Birmingham
- Collaborate closely with partners nationally on cross-office matters
- Support mentoring and development of junior team members
- Contribute to the long-term growth strategy of the private client team
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The Candidate
- Must be a Senior Solicitor or existing Partner currently operating at that level
- Strong technical expertise in:
- Private client matters
- Tax (with a focus on HNW and UHNW clients)
- Proven track record in:
- Developing client relationships
- Growing workstreams
- Demonstrates:
- A commercial and strategic mindset
- Leadership and collaborative approach
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ambitious, driven, and keen to grow a Birmingham-based practice
Benefits and Opportunities
- Salary up to £200,000 (dependent on experience)
- 30% bonus scheme
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Comprehensive benefits package
- High-quality national private client work
- Strong internal referral network
- Strategic investment in Birmingham office growth
- Supportive, well-resourced partner environment
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- Via telephone
Contact: Robert Holland Retained Consultant
- Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377
- Mobile: 07951 097 638
- Email: robert.holland@williamjamesrecruitment.com
A note on the recruiter:
William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We assist highly regarded clients, including top-tier national practices, in making senior and strategic appointments.
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