About Us
Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client.
The team you will join
The Birketts Private Client Division is recognised as one of the leading teams for advising individuals, families and trustees. We provide bespoke advice on protecting wealth, planning for the future and managing complex personal and family matters, often in conjunction with corporate structures and business interests. Our expertise spans everything from succession and tax planning to trusts, family law, Court of Protection, agricultural estates, ecclesiastical issues, and dispute resolution. We pride ourselves on delivering technically excellent, practical solutions with a personal approach that clients can trust.
Our lawyers bring experience from leading City practices and major national and regional firms. This depth of knowledge enables us to work together on complex matters and deliver exceptional client service and, where appropriate, a sector‑based offering for our clients.
Our Private Client Advisory team works across all seven of our offices. We act as trusted advisers to individuals, families, trustees, family or owner‑run businesses and trust companies both in the UK and internationally. We place particular priority on continuity and fostering close long‑term relationships with contacts and clients to provide practical advice and commercial solutions on a wide variety of tax, trust and estate‑planning situations.
The work you will be doing
The successful candidate will play a critical role in providing expert legal advice and services to high‑net‑worth clients. The position will involve acting for high‑net‑worth clients, offering guidance on succession planning, trusts, wills, tax planning and estate administration.
As part of your day‑to‑day role, you will:
* Build and maintain strong relationships with high‑net‑worth clients.
* Provide tailored legal advice on succession planning, tax advice, wills and estate administration.
* Draft and review complex legal documents including wills, trusts and powers of attorney.
* Advise clients on mitigating tax liabilities and structuring their estates effectively.
* Help lead and mentor a team of junior lawyers fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
* Contribute to the development and execution of the firm’s strategic plan, particularly within the Private Client Advisory Team.
* Participate in networking events, conferences and other business development activities to promote the firm’s services.
* Develop and implement marketing initiatives to attract new clients and retain existing ones.
Note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but a broad outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.
Qualifications
* A minimum of 6 years PQE in a professional legal environment.
* Proven track record of advising high‑net‑worth clients in all areas of private client advisory law.
* High attention to detail to produce work/documentation consistently of a high standard.
* Flexible approach to work to ensure client deadlines are always met and clients are communicated with on a consistent basis.
* Previous experience in business development and establishing a presence in new markets.
* Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
* Competence in using Microsoft Word, Excel, time recording software, case management, Outlook and digital dictation.
Hybrid Working
Birketts is a flexible business that embraces a hybrid working model. This role attracts a split of 60% office days and 40% working from home days per week.
Benefits
* 30 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays
* Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service
* Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed)
* Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% employee)
* Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme
* Salary sacrifice (pensions, staff profit share)
* Life Assurance – 4× salary / Permanent Health Insurance
* Paid CSR Day
* Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
* Subsidised gym membership
* Electric car scheme
* Dress for your Day Policy
Inclusivity and Culture
Birketts is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit.
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