Eventus Legal are seeking a Private Client Partner / Senior Associate to join a highly regarded law firm in Birmingham, West Midlands. This is a permanent job offering a market-leading package together with hybrid working options and flexibility regarding office location across the firm's West Midlands offices. This is an exceptional opportunity for an established Private Client Partner or senior lawyer ready to step into partnership to shape the future direction of a successful and growing private client offering within a highly respected firm.
The successful candidate will join a close-knit, friendly and supportive team, with many members having built long-standing careers with the firm. They will benefit from genuine autonomy, strong internal support and the opportunity to develop relationships with high-net-worth individuals, business owners and professional advisers.
About the Role
As a Private Client Partner / Senior Associate, you will play a key role in the continued development of the Private Client department, with a particular focus on estate planning, trusts and advising high-net-worth clients.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Private Client lawyer to build their profile, influence the future growth of the team and work alongside a highly experienced group of lawyers. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop strong relationships with clients and professional contacts, including accountants, IFAs and other trusted advisers.
The successful candidate will enjoy the autonomy to manage complex matters, contribute to business development initiatives and support the continued success of the Private Client offering across the West Midlands and wider region.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a high-quality Private Client caseload with a focus on estate planning
- Advising high-net-worth individuals, business owners and families on complex wealth planning matters
- Providing expert advice on trusts, succession planning and inheritance tax planning
- Developing and maintaining strong client relationships and professional networks
- Building relationships with accountants, IFAs and other professional advisers
- Generating new instructions and supporting the continued growth of the department
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the firm to maximise referral opportunities
- Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team where appropriate
- Maintaining excellent technical standards and providing high-quality client service
- Representing the firm through networking and business development activities
About You
You will be an experienced Private Client Partner or senior lawyer with the ambition and commercial ability to help develop and grow a successful practice area. This Private Client Partner / Senior Associate job would suit an individual seeking greater autonomy and the opportunity to influence strategy within a supportive and collegiate environment.
The successful candidate will have strong technical expertise in estate planning and experience advising high-net-worth individuals and business owners. They will be confident handling complex trust matters and developing long-term relationships with clients and professional referrers.
You should also be able to demonstrate the following:
- At least 8 years PQE experience within Private Client law
- Strong experience in estate planning and advising high-net-worth individuals
- Experience advising business owners on succession and wealth planning matters
- Comfortable dealing with complex trust matters
- Ideally a full STEP member
- A strong track record in developing client and professional adviser relationships
- Experience supervising, mentoring and supporting colleagues
- Commercial awareness and business development capability
- Excellent organisational and workload management skills
- A proactive and entrepreneurial approach to practice development
- Excellent attention to detail and technical ability
- Strong communication and relationship management skills
- Professionalism, discretion and sound judgement
- A collaborative approach and commitment to team success
Benefits and Rewards
As well as a market-leading package, the successful candidate will enjoy the opportunity to develop their career within an established and highly regarded Private Client team.
- Market-rate remuneration package
- Hybrid working opportunities
- Flexibility regarding office location across the West Midlands
- Genuine opportunity for partnership progression
- Autonomy to develop and grow client relationships
- Access to high-quality Private Client work
- Support from an experienced and collaborative team
- Opportunity to build relationships with a strong network of professional advisers
About the Firm
The employer is recognised as one of the leading firms in its region and enjoys an excellent reputation for advising individuals, families and business owners on a wide range of private client matters. The firm has a strong focus on delivering high-quality advice and building long-term client relationships.
The successful Private Client Partner / Senior Associate will join an ambitious, collaborative and friendly firm that values expertise, entrepreneurial thinking and long-term development. The Private Client team is well established and supported by strong internal relationships, providing an excellent platform for an experienced lawyer looking to further develop their career within the West Midlands.
Next Steps
Apply now if your experience aligns with this Private Client Partner / Senior Associate job in the West Midlands.
If you would like to know more about this career-enhancing opportunity or discuss other senior legal appointments, please contact Gemma Clarke at Eventus Legal for a confidential discussion on gemma.clarke@eventuslegal.com or 07950 196 168.
Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating across the UK and Ireland within the Legal, Finance and Financial Services sectors. Please note that salary levels are provided as a guide only and applications are welcomed from all candidates able to demonstrate the skills required to fulfil the position.