New Job Opening: Private Client Solicitor in Birmingham, UK

Job Description

Private Client Solicitor (3-5 years PQE)

Location: Shirley

Salary: £45,000 to £60,000

Experience: 3 to 5 years’ PQE (or equivalent)

If you are a Private Client Solicitor who wants high-quality work, meaningful client relationships and clear progression, this is a strong opportunity to join a well-established Private Client team.

Our client is looking to recruit a Private Client Solicitor (3 to 5 years’ PQE, or equivalent) to support a broad and varied caseload across both contentious and non-contentious private client matters. You will be trusted with real responsibility from day one, with support from experienced colleagues in a collaborative, commercially minded environment.

This role offers a genuine platform to develop your expertise and build long-term client relationships. You will work with a diverse client base and play a visible part in the continued growth of the team, including supporting business development and community engagement.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Advising clients on wills, estate planning, inheritance tax and asset protection

• Managing probate and estate administration matters from instruction through to completion

• Drafting wills, trusts, lasting powers of attorney and related documentation

• Advising executors, trustees, attorneys and beneficiaries on duties and responsibilities

• Handling Court of Protection applications and deputyship matters

• Advising on trust creation, administration and succession planning

• Supporting later-life planning, including care fee considerations and capacity issues

• Liaising with financial advisers, accountants and other professional contacts

• Delivering clear, practical, client-focused advice tailored to individual circumstances

• Supporting business development through networking and relationship building

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (CILEX or equivalent) with private client experience in a UK law firm

• Around 3 to 5 years’ PQE (or equivalent experience)

• Good working knowledge of wills, trusts, estate administration, LPAs and Court of Protection matters

• STEP qualification is desirable but not essential

• Confident managing a mixed private client caseload

• Strong attention to detail and a client-first approach

• Self-motivated, collaborative and comfortable building trusted relationships

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £45,000 to £60,000

• Generous annual leave and an additional half-day holiday for birthdays

• Closure between Christmas and New Year

• Smart, hybrid and flexible working

• Generous pension contributions, including salary exchange/sacrifice

• Discretionary bonus scheme and access to larger/tax-free bonuses where appropriate

• Private healthcare, with discounted family cover options, and/or health and wellbeing support

• Gym membership

• Death-in-service/life assurance

• Cycle-to-work scheme

• Home-working equipment allowance

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Discounted legal services

• Annual eye-test contribution

• Social events, including end-of-month drinks, Christmas parties, summer events and other team activities

• CSR, fundraising, volunteering and community activities

• Weekly fruit and refreshments

• Structured induction, departmental training plans, regular reviews, external training and clear career progression

Working Arrangements

Full-time role based in Shirley, with hybrid and flexible working options considered.

Next Steps (How to Apply)

Apply online or send your CV to  [email protected]  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.