William James Recruitment
Private Client Solicitor
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Private Client Solicitor
Private Client Solicitor – Birmingham – Up to £75,000 + Bonus + Benefits
A leading national Legal 500 firm is looking to appoint a Private Client Solicitor in Birmingham to join its established team.
This Private Client Solicitor opportunity in Birmingham offers:
- High-quality HNW work
- Strong national platform
- Clear progression in a well-resourced, highly regarded practice
The Role
Develop and manage a varied caseload:
- Wills & probate
- Trusts & estate administration
- Inheritance tax & succession planning
- High-value estate structuring matters
Key responsibilities:
- Advise HNW clients on complex private client issues
- Collaborate with partners on technical and high-value cases
- Build and maintain client relationships for business growth
- Contribute to business development & networking activities
- Support the expansion of the Private Client team in Birmingham
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The Candidate
Meet the following criteria:
- Qualified Solicitor (NQ–4 years’ experience) with strong private client expertise
- Exceptional technical knowledge of:
- Trusts
- Probate
- Tax planning
- Experience managing HNW client matters
- Proven commercial acumen with strong client-centric focus
- Ability to juggle a complex caseload independently
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ambitious with a drive to progress within the Birmingham market
The Benefits
- Salary: Up to £75,000 (competitive with experience)
- Bonus scheme & comprehensive benefits package
- Hybrid & flexible working options
- Pension and extensive benefits
- High-quality Legal 500 work
- Supportive internal client referral network
- Clear career progression path
- Collaborative Birmingham team
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How to Apply
Apply confidentially via: [Online submission] or [Telephone interview]
Contact: Robert Holland, Retained Consultant
- Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377
- Mobile: 07951 097 638
- Email: robert.holland@williamjamesrecruitment.com
A specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with top law firms. William James Recruitment supports high-profile appointments across the UK and internationally.
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