Private Client Roles - Solicitor to Partner

The Role Private Client, Solicitor to Partner – Birmingham - Competitive Salary An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a qualified Solicitor to join a Tier 1 Legal 500-ranked Wills, Trusts and Estates Disputes team in Birmingham. This role offers the chance to work on a stimulating mix of high-quality, privately funded contentious probate matters, alongside alternative funding arrangements such as CFAs, LEI, ATE, and BTE insurance. You’ll be part of a nationally recognised team with a strong track record of success in complex and high-value disputes. You’ll work closely with experienced colleagues across the firm’s national network, representing executors, beneficiaries, and trustees, and delivering outstanding client care. The Candidate A qualified solicitor with experience in contentious probate or a strong interest in this area. A confident communicator with excellent client care and interpersonal skills. Someone with a strong appetite for business development, able to build and maintain relationships with referrers, counsel, and other professionals. A team player who can also operate independently and contribute to the development of junior team members. The Benefits & How to Apply Competitive salary based on experience 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with the option to buy additional leave) Generous and flexible pension scheme Hybrid working model (subject to role and team requirements) Two fully paid volunteering days per year Westfield Health membership and access to digital GP services Wellbeing initiatives and mental health support Inclusion networks and a strong commitment to diversity and social responsibility Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation. Contact: Lauren Green, Retained Consultant Office Number: 0121 392 7377 Mobile: 07496 883 721 Email: Lauren.Green@williamjamesrecruitment.com More About William James Recruitment William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients including a range of Legal 500 firms.

Location: Birmingham, UK, GB

Posted Date: 9/16/2025