Job Description
The Role
Private Client, Solicitor to Partner - Birmingham - Competitive Salary
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a qualified Solicitor to join a Tier 1 Legal 500-ranked Wills, Trusts and Estates Disputes team in Birmingham.
This role offers the chance to work on a stimulating mix of high-quality, privately funded contentious probate matters, alongside alternative funding arrangements such as CFAs, LEI, ATE, and BTE insurance. You’ll be part of a nationally recognised team with a strong track record of success in complex and high-value disputes.
You’ll work closely with experienced colleagues across the firm’s national network, representing executors, beneficiaries, and trustees, and delivering outstanding client care.
The Candidate
* A qualified solicitor with experience in contentious probate or a strong interest in this area
* A confident communicator with excellent client care and interpersonal skills
* Someone with a strong appetite for business development, able to build and maintain relationships with referrers, counsel, and other professionals
* A team player who can also operate independently and contribute to the development of junior team members
The Benefits & How to Apply
* Competitive salary based on experience
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with the option to buy additional leave)
* Generous and flexible pension scheme
* Hybrid working model (subject to role and team requirements)
* Two fully paid volunteering days per year
* Westfield Health membership and access to digital GP services
* Wellbeing initiatives and mental health support
* Inclusion networks and a strong commitment to diversity and social responsibility
Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.
Contact: Lauren Green, Retained Consultant
Office Number: 0121 392 7377 Mobile: 07496 883 721
Email: Lauren.Green@williamjamesrecruitment.com
More About William James Recruitment
William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients including a range of Legal 500 firms.