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PRIVATE CLIENT LEGAL DIRECTOR | BIRMINGHAM | £95,000–£110,000 | TOP 20 INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRM
I’m delighted to be working with a Top 20 international law firm that is continuing to grow its Birmingham Private Client offering and is looking to appoint an experienced Private Client Legal Director.
This is a particularly strong opportunity for a senior Private Client lawyer who wants to work at the higher end of the market, advising HNW and UHNW individuals, families and business owners on complex and high-value matters.
You’ll work closely with a highly regarded Partner and have genuine exposure to sophisticated clients, complex estates and broader wealth planning matters.
THE ROLE
You’ll be involved in a varied and high-quality caseload, including:
- Advising HNW and UHNW individuals, families and business owners
- Complex estate and succession planning
- Wealth preservation and lifetime planning
- Drafting and advising on complex wills and trusts
- Estate administration, including high-value and taxable estates
- Inheritance Tax planning and lifetime gifting
- Trust creation, administration and restructuring
- Family investment and wealth-holding structures
- Lasting Powers of Attorney and wider lifetime planning
- Court of Protection and deputyship matters
- Working alongside accountants, tax advisers, trustees and other professional advisers
- Supporting the continued growth and development of the Private Client team
- Mentoring and supporting more junior members of the team
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WHO ARE THEY LOOKING FOR?
I’m keen to speak with experienced Private Client lawyers who are looking for a role offering high-quality work, sophisticated clients and strong career progression.
You’ll ideally have:
- Strong experience in Private Client law
- A background handling complex and high-value matters
- Experience advising HNW/UHNW individuals, families or business owners
- Strong technical knowledge across wills, trusts and estate planning
- Experience with complex estate administration
- Excellent client management and communication skills
- The ambition to continue developing within a leading international law firm
This opportunity would suit an experienced Senior Associate or Legal Director looking to take their career further within a leading Private Client practice.
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BENEFITS
The wider package includes:
- Bonus scheme, up to 20%
- 25 days’ annual leave + public holidays, increasing with length of service
- Pension scheme, up to 7% employer contribution
- Life Assurance
- Group Income Protection
- Health Cash Plan
- Digital GP access
- Employee Assistance Programme
- App-based health and wellbeing tools
WHY CONSIDER IT?
This is an opportunity to join a Top 20 international law firm and work on genuinely high-value Private Client matters alongside an experienced Partner.
The quality of work, client base and level of exposure make this a particularly attractive opportunity for someone who wants to develop their profile within the HNW/UHNW Private Client market.
If you’re considering your next move, or simply want a confidential conversation about the opportunity, I’d be very happy to speak with you.
Ellie Marshall Associate Legal Director | Oculus Legal Group E: ellie.marshall@oculuslegalgroup.com T: 07383 821952
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