Private Client PSL

Practice Development Lawyer - Private Client Advisory | Birmingham | National Firm | Hybrid Working Available BCL Legal is pleased to be partnering with a leading UK law firm in the recruitment of a Practice Development Lawyer (PDL) to support its national Private Client Advisory team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior private client lawyer or existing PDL/PSL looking to take on a focused, knowledge-led role outside of traditional fee earning. The Role Working as part of the firm's Knowledge Management team, you'll support the Private Client Advisory practice by leading on the review, update, and publication of a consistent and technically accurate suite of precedents, templates, and guidance materials. You'll focus on a wide range of private client work, including: Wills and succession planning Trust structures Tax and estate planning Cross-border and complex client scenarios The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders, knowledge lawyers, and fee earners across the national team to ensure that internal resources remain current, practical, and aligned with legal and client developments. This role can be based remotely or from one of the firm's UK offices, with occasional travel required as part of a highly collaborative, project-based working model. The Ideal Candidate - Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with significant experience in private client law - Ideally already working as a PSL/PDL, or a senior private client practitioner seeking a non-fee earning route - Strong drafting skills and experience creating or reviewing precedents and legal templates - Technically excellent, with up-to-date knowledge of private client law - A confident communicator with the ability to work independently and as part of a national team - Experience working on legal knowledge or legal tech projects is desirable What's on Offer - Opportunity to shape and lead knowledge development within a highly regarded team - Flexible working arrangements tailored to individual needs - A structured career path outside of fee earning, with access to excellent training resources - Supportive and inclusive team culture with national reach - Competitive salary and benefits package including: - 25 days' holiday (plus option to buy additional leave) - Generous pension scheme - Private medical options and wellbeing programmes - Paid volunteering days - Digital GP and medical cashback plans - Access to firm-wide inclusion and social responsibility initiatives About the Firm This leading UK law firm is known for combining legal excellence with genuine client care across its legal and financial services. With offices nationwide and a global outlook, the firm offers a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where people thrive professionally and personally. Recognised for its commitment to diversity, wellbeing, and sustainability, the firm regularly features in national rankings for best workplaces and wellbeing in law. It has been widely praised for its Flexible by Choice working culture, giving colleagues control over how, where, and when they work. Apply Now To apply or discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Donna Jones at BCL Legal. For a full list of legal vacancies across the UK, visit the BCL Legal job search page. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.