hklaw is one of the South’s leading law firms, providing legal services locally, nationally and beyond, from a network of offices across the Dorset and Somerset region. 

 

We are known for offering an inclusive and supportive work culture, where your professional and personal development is encouraged,  your achievements are recognised and rewarded, and your wellbeing and work-life balance are taken seriously.

We are now seeking experienced Qualified Lawyers to join the following teams:

 

• Employment Law          
• Property
• Family

For full details of the opportunities that we have available Click Here

We offer a transparent career pathway through to Partnership for Lawyers seeking visible career progression, therefore if you are looking for your next big career move, please get in touch!

 

hklaw can offer you:

• A highly competitive salary
• Flexible working opportunities (including Working from Home)
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Parking (on site or nearby at no cost to you!)
• Employee Assistance Programme (For health and well-being)
• Health Cash plan or Private Medical (as applicable)
• Life insurance (4x salary)
• Sabbatical Scheme
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Sponsored training opportunities
• A transparent career pathway from Fee Earner through to Partner
• Opportunities for self-development and career progression
• A fantastic location in which to live and work
• Relocation packages considered for relocators

For general enquiries or speculative applications,  please call our HR team on 01929 558875 or send an email to and we will be in touch!

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Private Client Lawyer

Pay: Up to £50,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

 

Job description:

We are looking to recruit a lawyer for our Private Client team. Our ideal candidate will be at least two years PQE or more experienced. We are looking for someone who is client focussed, hardworking and self motivated. Experience of Trust/COP work and STEP or ALL qualification an advantage but not essential. Although this is a full time position working Monday to Friday, part time working candidates will be considered.

 

Benefits include:

26 days holiday increasing on length of service

Additional day off for your birthday

Sick pay

Free Parking

Employee discount

Bonus scheme

Excellent career progression and development

 

Applications in writing to

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Conveyancing Solicitor

 

We have an exciting opportunity at our Wimborne office for a Solicitor to join our busy Residential Conveyancing department on a full-time basis. The role has impressive potential to grow the department further with additional opportunities for career development and accreditation.

 

We are a Lexcel accredited firm who offer flexible working with a competitive package and the added benefit of working alongside a well-regarded team.

 

The Ideal Candidate will have:

 

• A minimum of 3 years PQE

 

• A strong Conveyancing background with the ability to drive cases forward with accuracy and speed

 

• Good rapport with both clients and colleagues and to be able to work as a valued member of our team

 

• A willingness to network and engage with local community

 

The benefits:

 

• Hybrid working

• Competitive salary

• Employer Pension contributions

• Attractive entitlement of annual leave

• Office parking provided

 

Please call Donna Clarke on 01202 882456 if you have any queries or send your application to

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PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR

 

The Role

An experienced member of the team, advising on all types of private client law. This includes:

• Provision of legal advice and assistance to Laceys’ existing clients, whilst developing your own client base.

• Ability to manage cases at a level of complexity appropriate to your level and experience and giving guidance to others in the team as appropriate.

• A fee earning role, representing clients in a broad and varied range of matters, for example:

• • Drafting and executing all types of Wills

  • Probate matters including administration of complex estates

  • Advising high-net-worth clients on tax and lifetime planning

  • Creating and administration of trusts

  • Drafting and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney

  • Assisting with the registration of Enduring Powers of Attorney

• Where litigation can be avoided, offering practical solutions to defuse conflict and advise on resolution of matters by negotiation, mediation or other alternative dispute resolution.

• Providing outstanding client care at all times and maintaining Laceys’ highly professional approach.

• Advising clients with integrity and reporting any concerns to the Head of Department.

• Carrying out marketing, networking and other business development activities.

• Managing cases and files to a high standard and in accordance with SRA requirements, the Law Society protocol, Laceys’ procedures and the LEXCEL quality mark requirements.                  

The Person

Qualifications:

• A qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive.

• STEP accreditation would be an advantage.

Knowledge:

 

• Excellent understanding of private client law.

• First class technical skills encompassing all aspects of wills, tax and probate work.

• Undertakes legal research and stays abreast of changes in the law and guidance.

• Takes responsibility for personal and professional development and ensures compliance with any compulsory professional education requirements.

• Up to date understanding and commitment to risk management and compliance.

Skills:

• Resilient and well-organised – an ability to manage your own caseload and to identify and prioritise when urgent action is required in support of a case.

• Well organised, methodical and able to manage and prioritise a full and varied caseload with minimal supervision.

• Exceptional relationship and client care skills, with the ability to identify problems, recommend solutions and work on your own initiative.

• Ability to think clearly and logically and communicate clearly orally and in writing.

• A strong team player who supports colleagues and the work of the team.

• Drafting and research skills, appropriate to your level of experience.

• Effective use of IT with experience of using case management systems.

• Ability to promote the team and contribute to business development generally.

Experience:

• A minimum of 8 years’ PQE gained within a reputable Private Client department.

• A strong grounding in all aspects of private client work with relevant experience of advising on a wide range of matters at a level of complexity commensurate with your experience.

• Experience with applications to the Court of Protection e.g. statutory wills.

• Experience of supervising junior members of the team.

Please apply to: 

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SOLICITOR/CONVEYANCER

 

The Role

 

The role involves providing high-quality legal advice to existing clients while actively developing your own client base and supporting business development initiatives.  You will manage complex high-value transactions independently and provide leadership, supervision and technical support to junior team members were appropriate.

 

This is a fee-earning role managing residential property transactions from initial instruction through to post-completion.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

• Managing a full and varied caseload of residential property matters including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, re-mortgages, transfers of equity, new build transactions and shared ownership matters.

• Handling high-value and complex transactions with minimal supervision.

• Achieving agreed billing and performance targets.

• Drafting and negotiating legal documentation relating to residential property transactions.

• Undertaking land registration and post-completion formalities.

• Providing technical guidance, mentoring and supervision to junior fee earners and support staff.

• Conducting legal research using internal and external sources.

• Ensuring files are maintained to a high standard in compliance with SRA, Law Society Conveyancing Protocol, CQS, LEXCEL and internal firm procedures.

• Maintaining clear and proactive communication with clients, estate agents, lenders and third parties.

• Assisting with billing and financial administration requirements.

• Contributing to marketing initiatives, networking and business development activities.

• Writing articles or producing content for internal and external publication where required.

• Keeping up to date with changes in law, regulatory requirements and best practice.

• opening and closing files in accordance with firm procedures including archiving and file retrieval.

The Person

 

Qualifications:

• Qualified Solicitor or an experienced residential conveyancer with a strong track record of independently managing a complex caseload.

• 10+ years' PQE or equivalent level of residential conveyancing experience preferred.

Knowledge:

• Extensive knowledge of residential conveyancing processes and property law.

• Strong understanding of the local residential property market.

• Comprehensive understanding of risk management, compliance and regulatory requirements.

• Commitment to continuing personal development.

Skills:

• Excellent organisational and caseload management skills.

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

• Exceptional client care and communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong drafting, negotiation and technical legal skills.

• Commercially aware with the ability to support business development and client relationship growth.

• Highly motivated, resilient and able to work independently.

• Strong IT skills including experience with case management systems.

 

Experience:

• Proven track record of independently managing a full residential conveyancing caseload.

• Experience handling complex and high-value residential transactions.

• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff desirable.

• Demonstrate experience in client relationship management and business development.  

Please apply to: 

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Conveyancing Lawyer: 3+years PQE

Job description

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Location: New Milton- this is not a remote position.

Hours of Work: 09.00 – 17.00 Monday to Friday

Rate of Pay: Depending upon experience

Job Description:

To undertake fee earning work in the property department and to administer all aspects of conveyancing work on behalf of the client and the firm. We are seeking a qualified and experienced Solicitor / Legal Executive / Licenced Conveyancer with at least 3 years PQE. You should be capable of working unsupervised and confident in work you are undertaking. You should have experience of managing your own caseload within high volume conveyancing and experience of both leasehold and freehold sales and purchases.

Key Accountabilities:

• You will be able to undertake all aspects of residential conveyancing and property work, both leasehold and freehold sales and purchases.

• Experience of commercial property would be an advantage though not necessary.

• You must have excellent IT skills.

• You must be able to prioritise your workload to meet tight deadlines.

• You should be able to work well as part of a team.

• You must have strong attention to detail.

• You should have a positive and friendly manner and present a smart and professional appearance.

• You should be capable of networking and building strong relationships with local estate agents.

The above list is not exhaustive and is subject to change. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties.

Qualifications:

• Solicitor

• Legal Executive

• Licenced Conveyancer

• 3 years PQE

Knowledge:

• All aspects of residential conveyancing

Skills/abilities/competencies:

• Able to prioritise work to manage your caseload effectively

• IT literate

• Client focused

• Experience of all aspects of residential conveyancing

• Experience of using SharePoint an advantage (training will be provided)

• Experience of using Leap and advantage (training will be provided)

• Experience of using Cashroom an advantage (training will be provided)

Experience:

• Experience of managing a high-volume caseload of varied residential property transactions without supervision

Personal Attributes:

• Able to work as part of a team

• Friendly and proactive

• Positive and hard working

• Able to network to build a strong relationship with third parties such as estate agents and mortgage advisers etc.

• Willing to contribute towards the future development of the department and company as a whole

RG&CO is an equal opportunities employer.

 

Benefits:

• Company pension

• Employee discount

• Sick pay

• Bonus day’s holiday for your birthday

Please apply to

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