Senior Private Client Solicitor

Bell Cornwall Recruitment • Permanent • Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom • £60,000 - £80,000 / year • 3w ago

Senior Private Client Solicitor (10+ PQE)
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Salary: £60-80k + Bonus / Commission (DOE)

The Firm
A well-established, boutique Corporate & Commercial law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services to a diverse client base. A significant proportion of our Private Client work is generated organically through our thriving commercial practice, resulting in a consistent flow of high-value, high-quality instructions.

The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior Private Client Solicitor (10+ years PQE) to lead and further develop our Private Client offering. This is a key strategic hire, offering the opportunity to take ownership of an already successful practice area, manage a small team, and play a central role in the firm's continued growth.

The Role
You will:

Lead and manage a small Private Client team
Handle a varied caseload of high-value, non-contentious Private Client matters
Advise on:
- Wills and estate planning
- Trust creation and administration
- Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
- Inheritance tax and succession planning
Work closely with the Corporate & Commercial team to support business owners, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals
Contribute to the strategic development and expansion of the Private Client department
Mentor and support junior team members

About You

Qualified Solicitor with 10+ years' PQE in Private Client work
Strong technical expertise across the full spectrum of non-contentious Private Client matters
Experience managing or supervising a team
Commercially aware, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships
STEP qualification (or working towards) is desirable but not essential
A proactive and collaborative approach

What's on Offer

The opportunity to lead and shape a growing Private Client practice
High-quality work sourced from an established commercial client base
A supportive, close-knit firm culture
Competitive salary and benefits package (percentage or fees)
Genuine long-term career progression prospects

If you are an ambitious Senior Private Client Solicitor looking for a leadership role within a dynamic and entrepreneurial firm, we would love to hear from you.

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