Eventus Legal are seeking an experienced Private Client Senior Associate to join a Chambers-ranked private wealth team in Birmingham, West Midlands. This is a full-time, permanent job position offering hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days working fromhome and the opportunity to advise a varied client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners and agricultural clients. Benefits include private health insurance, employer pension contributions of up to 4%, group life assurance, the opportunity to buy and sell holiday, well-being support and paid volunteering time.

Role Responsibilities

Joining a highly regarded Private Client team, you will advise clients across a broad range of private wealth matters while managing your own caseload and developing strong, trusted relationships. Key responsibilities will include:

• Advising on wills, trusts and estate planning.
• Providing advice on powers of attorney and related private client matters.
• Managing estate administration matters from instruction through to completion.
• Advising high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners and agricultural clients on their private client requirements.
• Managing your own caseload effectively while maintaining high standards of client care.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and professional contacts.
• Contributing to business development activities and the continued growth of the Private Client team.

Person Specification

This Private Client Senior Associate job would suit an experienced private client lawyer with strong technical knowledge and the confidence to manage matters independently. You should also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Substantial experience across private client law at a level appropriate to a Senior Associate position.
• Strong technical expertise in wills, trusts, estate planning, powers of attorney and estate administration.
• Experience managing your own caseload and providing clear, practical advice to clients.
• Excellent client care and communication skills, including the ability to build long-term client relationships.
• Experience working with high-net-worth clients, business owners or agricultural clients would be advantageous.
• A track record of contributing to business development and maintaining professional relationships would be highly valued.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a specialist team.

Benefits and Rewards

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package alongside the opportunity to join an established private wealth practice. The successful Private Client Senior Associate will also benefit from:

• Hybrid working, combining office and home working where appropriate.
• Private health insurance for employees.
• Membership of the firm's personal pension plan with employer contributions of up to 4%.
• Non-contributory group life assurance of up to three times salary.
• Competitive holiday entitlement with the opportunity to buy and sell additional days.
• Access to employee wellbeing support, including 24/7 mental health resources and access to digital GP services.
• 7.5 hours each year to undertake volunteering and community activities.
• Discounted legal fees of up to £1,250 following one year's employment.
• Firm social events and wider wellbeing initiatives.

About the Law Firm

This national law firm advises businesses, entrepreneurs, families and private individuals across a broad range of legal matters. Its private wealth practice is recognised in Chambers High Net Worth, reflecting the quality and complexity of the work handled by the team. The firm places strong emphasis on collaboration, client relationships, professional development and creating opportunities for its people to grow their careers.

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this career-enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Private Client Senior Associate job in Birmingham, West Midlands, please send your CV to Gemma Clarke at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at gemma.clarke@eventuslegal.com or phone 0121 769 3755 for a confidential discussion. 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.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.

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