Partner | Private Client | Birmingham
We are working with a highly regarded Top 60 UK law firm seeking an experienced Private Client Partner to join its thriving Birmingham office. This is an exceptional opportunity to play a leading role within one of the UK's largest Private Client teams, helping to grow and shape the firm's Private Client offering across the West Midlands.
The Role
Lead the development of the Birmingham Private Client practice, advising high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families and landed estates on a broad range of private wealth matters.
* Provide strategic leadership and direction to the growing West Midlands Private Client team.
* Advise clients on wills, trusts, estate planning, succession planning, probate and lasting powers of attorney.
* Act for HNW and UHNW individuals, business families and landed estates with complex UK and international asset structures.
* Deliver advice on tax‑efficient wealth preservation, succession and long‑term planning strategies.
* Handle trust creation, administration and wider estate management matters.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues across corporate, property, family and wider private wealth teams to deliver holistic client solutions.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients, intermediaries and referrers.
* Mentor, supervise and develop junior lawyers within the team.
* Play a key role in business development, networking and raising the firm's profile in the regional market.
* Contribute to the wider strategic growth of the national Private Client practice.
Candidate Requirements
* Qualified Solicitor with significant experience in Private Client law.
* Strong technical knowledge across wills, trusts, estate administration and succession planning.
* Experience advising HNW and UHNW clients with complex asset structures, family wealth or international elements.
* A proven track record in business development and client relationship management.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to grow and develop teams.
* Excellent drafting, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with confidence in client‑facing situations.
* Commercially aware and able to deliver pragmatic, client‑focused advice.
* Highly organised with the ability to manage a busy and varied caseload.
Desirable Skills
* STEP qualification or membership of relevant professional bodies.
* Experience advising landed estates, agricultural clients or family business owners.
* Exposure to international private wealth and cross‑border succession matters.
* Existing client following or strong referrer network in the West Midlands region.
Benefits
* Join one of the UK's largest and most respected Private Client teams.
* Opportunity to lead and shape a growing Birmingham practice within a national platform.
* Work with HNW and UHNW clients on complex, high‑value matters.
* Clear opportunities for long‑term career and practice growth.
* Competitive remuneration package and comprehensive benefits.
* Hybrid and flexible working environment.
* Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture with strong internal referral opportunities.
* Inclusive and supportive firm with a strong commitment to people development.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Private Client lawyer seeking a senior platform within a leading national firm.
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