Private Client Senior Associate

Location: Birmingham
PQE: Typically 5+ years (more senior applicants welcomed)

An established and well-regarded regional law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Senior Associate to join its growing Birmingham team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Private Client lawyer who enjoys working closely with clients, values quality over volume, and is looking to join a firm with a genuinely supportive and collegiate culture.

You will join a respected Private Client team handling a broad range of high-quality work for individuals and families, often across generations. The role offers a high degree of autonomy, access to interesting and sometimes complex matters, and the chance to play a meaningful role in the ongoing development of the team.

This position would suit a Senior Associate who wants to focus on doing good work, building long-term client relationships, and working in an environment where people are trusted and supported.

• Managing a varied Private Client caseload, including:

  • Wills and estate planning

  • Estate administration, including complex and taxable estates

  • Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax planning

  • Trusts, including creation and administration

  • Lasting Powers of Attorney

• Acting as a trusted adviser to clients on sensitive and important matters

• Working closely with partners on complex instructions

• Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers where appropriate

• Contributing to the continued growth and reputation of the Private Client offering

• Qualified Private Client solicitor, typically 5+ years PQE

• Strong technical experience across core Private Client work

• Comfortable managing your own caseload with a high level of independence

• Client-focused, pragmatic, and commercially aware

• A collaborative team player who values professionalism and long-term relationships

• STEP qualification or progress towards STEP is desirable but not essential

• High-quality, interesting Private Client work

• A supportive and down-to-earth team culture

• Sensible approach to workloads and work-life balance

• Competitive salary and benefits

• Clear long-term progression opportunities, shaped around the individual