The West Midlands private client and Court of Protection market is diverse, spanning Legal 500 firms, strong regional practices, and long-established local teams. That diversity creates opportunity, but also means career progression isn’t always clearly signposted.
Clarity beats loyalty alone
Lawyers who feel most secure long-term usually understand how decisions about progression and pay are actually made in their firm. Uncertainty around “what comes next” is one of the biggest causes of career stagnation in this market.
Futureproofing starts with clarity around:
- What your firm values most
- How seniority is demonstrated in practice
- What evidence progression decisions rely on
Develop depth with intention
Generalist experience is valued, but lawyers who quietly build depth – in tax, agricultural estates, trusts, or complex CoP matters – tend to remain more resilient as teams and leadership change.
Be intentional about progression conversations
Pay and progression decisions rarely happen suddenly. Lawyers who engage with these conversations early, calmly, and with evidence tend to shape outcomes over time.
If you’d like to talk through how private client careers are developing across the West Midlands, or sense-check whether your experience is heading in the right direction, Rachael is always happy to have a confidential conversation.
