Solicitor

PRIVATE CLIENT LEGAL DIRECTOR | BIRMINGHAM | £95,000–£110,000 | TOP 20 INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRM

I’m delighted to be working with a Top 20 international law firm that is continuing to grow its Birmingham Private Client offering and is looking to appoint an experienced Private Client Legal Director.

This is a particularly strong opportunity for a senior Private Client lawyer who wants to work at the higher end of the market, advising HNW and UHNW individuals, families and business owners on complex and high-value matters.

You’ll work closely with a highly regarded Partner and have genuine exposure to sophisticated clients, complex estates and broader wealth planning matters.

THE ROLE

You’ll be involved in a varied and high-quality caseload, including:

• Advising HNW and UHNW individuals, families and business owners
• Complex estate and succession planning
• Wealth preservation and lifetime planning
• Drafting and advising on complex wills and trusts
• Estate administration, including high-value and taxable estates
• Inheritance Tax planning and lifetime gifting
• Trust creation, administration and restructuring
• Family investment and wealth-holding structures
• Lasting Powers of Attorney and wider lifetime planning
• Court of Protection and deputyship matters
• Working alongside accountants, tax advisers, trustees and other professional advisers
• Supporting the continued growth and development of the Private Client team
• Mentoring and supporting more junior members of the team

WHO ARE THEY LOOKING FOR?

I’m keen to speak with experienced Private Client lawyers who are looking for a role offering high-quality work, sophisticated clients and strong career progression.

You’ll ideally have:

• Strong experience in Private Client law
• A background handling complex and high-value matters
• Experience advising HNW/UHNW individuals, families or business owners
• Strong technical knowledge across wills, trusts and estate planning
• Experience with complex estate administration
• Excellent client management and communication skills
• The ambition to continue developing within a leading international law firm

This opportunity would suit an experienced Senior Associate or Legal Director looking to take their career further within a leading Private Client practice.

BENEFITS

The wider package includes:

• Bonus scheme, up to 20%
• 25 days’ annual leave + public holidays, increasing with length of service
• Pension scheme, up to 7% employer contribution
• Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Health Cash Plan
• Digital GP access
• Employee Assistance Programme
• App-based health and wellbeing tools

WHY CONSIDER IT?

This is an opportunity to join a Top 20 international law firm and work on genuinely high-value Private Client matters alongside an experienced Partner.

The quality of work, client base and level of exposure make this a particularly attractive opportunity for someone who wants to develop their profile within the HNW/UHNW Private Client market.

If you’re considering your next move, or simply want a confidential conversation about the opportunity, I’d be very happy to speak with you.

Ellie Marshall

Associate Legal Director | Oculus Legal Group

E: [email protected]

T: 07383 821952