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Reference Number:
DJ/153142/2509
Posted:
25th September 2025
Solicitor - Private Wealth | Birmingham | Leading UK Law Firm | Hybrid Working
The Opportunity
BCL Legal is pleased to be working with a leading UK law firm to recruit a Private Wealth Solicitor to join its award-winning Birmingham team. This is an excellent opportunity for an NQ-3 PQE solicitor to join a Chambers-ranked department that is widely recognised for the quality of its private client work and the supportive culture it offers its lawyers.
The Role
As part of a highly regarded Wills, Tax, Trusts and Probate team, you'll work closely with the Partner in Birmingham and the wider national practice. The team has been shortlisted for multiple awards and has a strong reputation for delivering clear, practical advice to a broad client base, including high-net-worth individuals and families.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing your own caseload of private client matters, with a particular focus on probate and estate planning
Supporting colleagues on more complex cases, including trust administration and succession planning
Advising and taking instructions from clients in relation to their financial affairs
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and intermediaries
Contributing to business development and ma
Marketing activities to grow the team's presence in the region
The Ideal Candidate
Qualified solicitor (NQ-3 PQE) with a genuine interest in private client law
Some experience or strong interest in probate and estate planning for high-net-worth individuals
Enthusiastic about pursuing STEP qualification (if not already completed)
Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills
A team player who can also work independently with structured supervision
Flexible, proactive, and commercially minded
What's on Offer
High-quality, complex private client work within a nationally recognised practice
Hybrid working and flexibility to support work-life balance
Clear career progression with structured supervision and mentoring
Opportunity to pursue the STEP qualification
Competitive salary and benefits package, including:
25 days' holiday (plus option to buy more)
Generous pension scheme
Private medical cover and wellbeing initiatives
Paid volunteering days
Access to a wide range of inclusion and social responsibility initiatives
About the Firm
This leading UK law firm is consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the legal sector. With a nationwide presence and a collaborative, forward-thinking culture, the firm combines technical excellence with a genuine focus on client care. It has been widely recognised in Chambers UK and Legal 500, and regularly features in awards for diversity, wellbeing, and workplace culture.
Apply Now
For further details or to apply for this Private Wealth Solicitor opportunity in Birmingham, please contact Donna Jones at BCL Legal.
BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.
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