Oculus Legal Group
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Private Client Senior Associate / Legal Director, 5+ PQE
Top 20 International Law Firm | £70,000–£105,000 + Bonus up to 20% | Hybrid & Flexible Working | Full or Part Time - Birmingham
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 5+ PQE to join a leading Top 20 international law firm as a Senior Associate or Legal Director. This is a genuine growth opportunity within a firm that is actively investing in and expanding its Private Client offering in the city.
The team already has a strong and consistent pipeline of high-quality instructions, so there is no requirement to bring a following. The focus is on delivering excellent client service, developing the team and building a long-term career within a supportive and collaborative environment. You will join a friendly and highly experienced Private Wealth team, advising a broad range of high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners and entrepreneurs on complex and often high-value Private Client matters.
The Role
You will manage your own varied caseload while working closely with senior colleagues across the wider Private Wealth team.
Your work will include:
- Complex Wills, including trust provisions
- Estate planning and succession strategies
- Business succession planning
- Trust creation, administration and restructuring
- Probate and estate administration
- Inheritance Tax planning
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Wealth preservation for high-net-worth clients
- Advising business owners, entrepreneurs and high-net-worth families
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You will have a high level of autonomy over your work, with strong support and supervision available where required.
There will also be opportunities to develop client relationships, contribute to the growth of the team and play an important role in the continued development of the firm's Private Client offering.
Why Join?
- £70,000–£105,000 salary, depending on experience
- Bonus potential of up to 20%
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Full-time or part-time options
- Established pipeline of high-quality work
- Strong existing client base, including high-net-worth individuals
- No requirement to bring a following
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Clear and structured progression opportunities
- Excellent work-life balance
- Opportunity to play a key role in shaping a growing office
- Genuine long-term career prospects within a leading international firm
Benefits
- 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays
- Wellbeing Day
- Holiday buy and sell scheme
- Enhanced sick pay
- Private Medical Insurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Life Assurance, 4x salary
- Group Income Protection
- Pension contributions, up to 8%
- Professional subscriptions paid, including STEP and SRA
- Employee Benefits Hub
- Wellbeing App with GP access, mental health and lifestyle support
- Company laptop, iPhone and home-working equipment provided
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About You
You will ideally be a Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 5+ PQE, with strong experience across a broad range of Private Client matters.
You will be confident advising high-net-worth individuals and families and be looking for an opportunity where you can take ownership of your work while continuing to develop your career within a leading international practice.
This could be particularly attractive to someone looking for a Senior Associate or Legal Director-level opportunity without the pressure of having to bring an existing following, while still having the opportunity to play a significant role in the growth of the team.
If you are considering your next move and would like to find out more, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Ellie Marshall
ellie.marshall@oculuslegalgroup.com
07383 821952
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