A rare opportunity for an experienced Private Client Partner to lead and build our Estates, Tax and Trusts (ETT) team.

Here at VWV, our private client work lies at the very heart of our business. You'll relish the feeling from day one, that you're operating at the very "core" of our business and never on the periphery- a common complaint amongst private client lawyers.

About you

As an experienced Partner, you're someone who still enjoys the cut and thrust of fee earning but are now seeking the autonomy to develop a practice within an already supportive and successful firm. Given the level of your experience, we anticipate you may have a local network of referral sources and clients, that would be of interest for this role.

Whilst your technical excellence is expected, we'd love you to join the VWV family with the excitement, passion for your subject and solution- focused approach that all of our lawyers display.

About us

We're a Top 100 full-service UK law firm with over 600 employees. With four offices in Birmingham, Bristol, London and Watford, you'll be struck by our close-knit and friendly culture. We're just not like other firms!  We believe in integrity and authenticity- in each one of us being ourselves both in our interactions with each other as well as with our clients.  What does that mean for you?  Well, it means you'll be part of a team, a department and a wider firm that doesn't do airs and graces or arrogance… you'll be part of the VWV family.

The Opportunity

As a Partner, you'll play a pivotal role in leading and shaping the Birmingham ETT team. The most striking features of our private client work are breadth and quality. From high net worth private wealth, complex tax planning and trusts work through to the more traditional areas of estate administration and wills, we enjoy working for a loyal and diverse client base. Whilst private wealth and HNW worth work forms a good portion of our Birmingham offering, we're open minded about your expertise and recognise the benefit in a broad private client grounding.  

We like to work collaboratively with our colleagues, so you'll relish the chance to carry out work for a variety of fee earners.  You'll enjoy a wide array of instructions and close knit working with other fee earners within the team. With a friendly and dynamic culture that sets us apart, here at VWV our culture is untouched by any notion of pigeon- holes or glass ceilings.

Our reputation

Our exceptional team is headed up by Chambers, Legal500 and Spears acclaimed Partner, Michelle Rose and enjoys an enviable reputation across the regions. With private client work being undertaken at almost all small to large law firms nationwide, it's a testament to our ability in this field that each one of our 4 ETT teams is featured in the Legal 500- a great demonstration of strength and depth within a department with every client knowing they will receive the same quality of service regardless of where they live.

Where will I be working? 

At VWV we have a truly unique and engaging culture that we hold dear. We work hard but we also love to have fun and we recognise that it's the social interaction between us that really embeds our culture.

Whilst we work to a hybrid model, for this role we would like you to work from our Birmingham office for 3 or more days of the week. In this way, you'll benefit first-hand from our warm and friendly culture as well as facilitate cross referral opportunities from your colleagues in other teams. We are of course happy to discuss any specific requirements of hybrid working with candidates on an individual basis.

Why choose us?

There are so many reasons to stop and explore VWV further.  We're known for our friendly and welcoming culture where teamwork and collaboration are key.  There's no pigeon-holing or glass ceilings here, just a professional yet relaxed culture where you can finally be yourself.  We invite you to watch this short video on the right-hand side to see what our own people have to say about us.

We're striving to be an inclusive employer, to create a workplace and environment that promotes and values diversity, where everyone, regardless of background, can reach their full potential. Contact our recruiter to discuss any adjustments needed so we can make this the best possible candidate experience for you.

From the moment you join VWV, you'll benefit from our bespoke Learning Academy, offering structured career-level programs across core business areas to prepare you for promotion opportunities and career advancement - just some of the support we offer to  help you unlock your full potential.

Not sure whether to apply?

Making the next career move is one that can feel immensely daunting and we've all been there! It's more than likely you'll have one or two questions on the role or firm before you feel happy to apply. If so, please contact me, Emma Latchem-Hughes, Talent Acquisition Advisor, in complete confidence on 07340 632798 or ELatchem-Hughes@VWV.co.uk and I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Recruitment agencies

We are directly sourcing for this role and are not accepting any applications from agencies at this time. We politely request therefore that you do not send candidates through. Any named or anonymised profile or CV sent to us will be deemed an unsolicited approach and treated as a gift.