FAMILY LAWYER (GENERALIST)

Are you a Resolution member? If you’re as committed as we are to resolving matters constructively and with minimal conflict, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our well-established Family team within a Legal 500 firm. We’re looking for someone to focus on Financial Remedy cases as their area of expertise, whilst also displaying a rounded competence in Family Law work.

 

This may be the role for you if you’re consistently sound in your approach with the ability to hit the ground running in a wide variety of private client family work including:

• financial remedy proceedings arising from divorce;

• pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements;

• private law childcare cases (contact and residence);

• family law injunctions; and

• child abduction (internal and external).

 

You will have at least 3 years PQE (probably more) and already be working on a range of complex cases, perhaps even at partner level. It will be a distinct advantage if you’ve developed a great reputation and following locally, have been collaboratively trained and / or are a member of the Law Society’s Family Panel.

 

This is a genuine opportunity for progression within the firm. If this sounds like you, and you are looking to work within an established team where you can provide support and supervision to more junior team members, we look forward to hearing from you.

In addition to annual leave, occupational sick pay and pension scheme membership, Laceys provides a range of benefits to support your health and wellbeing including our EAP scheme, a healthcare cash plan and bike2work scheme among others. Being based in Bournemouth for a lunchtime walk to the beach also helps. The role is available on a hybrid basis.

 

To find out more about the role, please visit our website or contact our HR Manager at

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PRIVATE CLIENT LAWYER

 

Are you a passionate legal professional seeking to make a significant impact in Private Client Law? Laceys invites you to become an integral part of our well-established Private Client team – a dynamic and supportive environment where your expertise will flourish.

 

Key Highlights of The Role:

• Join as an experienced member, advising on all areas of private client law, including drafting Wills, probate matters including administration of complex estates, tax  and lifetime planning, trust administration, and more.

• Engage in a fee-earning role that brings versatility through a broad array of matters, ensuring professional growth and direct impact.

• Opportunity to contribute to business development and to cultivate your own client base while supporting the firm’s long-standing clients.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Qualified Solicitors or Chartered Legal Executives with 2-3 years’ PQE in a reputable Private Client department.

• Individuals with exceptional knowledge in private client law and a desire to stay ahead of legal trends.

• STEP accreditation is advantageous, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in our field.

• Resilient, well-organised professionals able to manage diverse caseloads and excel in client relationships.

 

This is a genuine opportunity for progression within the firm. If this sounds like you, and you are looking to work within an established team where you can provide support and supervision to more junior team members, we look forward to hearing from you.

In addition to annual leave, occupational sick pay and pension scheme membership, Laceys provides a range of benefits to support your health and wellbeing including our EAP scheme, a healthcare cash plan and bike2work scheme among others. Being based in Bournemouth for a lunchtime walk to the beach also helps. The role is available on a hybrid basis.

 

To find out more about the role, please visit our website or contact our HR Manager at

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Job Opportunities

 

We are looking for two Private Client lawyers (Solicitor or Legal Executive), 5 years+ PQE to join the Private Client teams in Lymington and New Milton.

The roles at each office differ slightly, but the main responsibilities are:

• To take over an existing caseload of Probates and see them to conclusion
• Administration of Trusts, including taxable and non-taxable estates; completing all necessary Tax Returns and registering Trusts if required
• Deeds of Variation
• Inheritance Tax and succession planning; the drafting of Wills and Trust documents
• Preparation and registration of Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Support and assistance to junior team members
• Developing relationships and building up client base
• Attending networking events and raising the firm’s profile

We have excellent client bases at both offices and the workload is varied.  We are client driven and committed to providing good quality services in the New Forest and surrounding areas.

 

There are directorship opportunities for the right candidates.

 

We should love to hear from you: please apply with a CV and covering letter to  

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HKLaw is a well-established South Coast law firm with a great reputation for providing professional legal services locally, nationally, and beyond. We offer a working environment that encourages innovation, development, and longevity.

Due to one of our team retiring, we are now seeking a full-time experienced 5+ Years PQE Commercial Land and Property Lawyer (Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive preferred) to be based in the Land Department at our Poole office.  The role is predominantly an office-based role with some opportunity to work remotely (1 day per week).

 

The position will involve working as one of the key lawyers within a dedicated Commercial Land and Property team.  You must have the ability to manage a full caseload from instruction to post-completion with minimal supervision and will ideally have experience of supervising more junior lawyers and support staff. 

 

The successful candidate will ideally possess particular knowledge of commercial and/or agricultural property work.    

 

There are excellent opportunities for career progression for the right candidate and applications are welcomed from those candidates’ seeking opportunities at Associate or Salaried Partner level.  
 

To apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter to     

For further information, please go to our Careers page at hklaw.uk HKLaw can offer you:   A competitive market led salary Generous annual leave allowance Buy and sell holiday scheme Employee Assistance Programme (For health and well-being) Sabbatical Scheme Pension scheme Private medical plan Life insurance (4x salary) Occupational sick pay Discretionary bonuses Flexible working opportunities Opportunities for self-development and career progression A fantastic location in which to live and work Relocation packages considered for relocators __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Private Client Solicitor 
Our busy New Milton office is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Private Client lawyer practicing as a Solicitor, Legal Executive or Probate Practitioner to work alongside our existing team. 

The ideal candidate would have a minimum of 3+ PQE with a very high standard of output in all areas of work.  Together with a strong and successful billing history and who is genuine, caring and attentive to clients.

Experience in supervision and development would also be hugely beneficial, though not essential.

We are a family run firm of solicitors who understand the need to ensure a healthy work life balance and who offer an approachable and collaborative working environment where we are keen to support and foster talent and provide progression.  

Role Description; includes but is not limited to:
•    Managing your own caseload undertaking fee earning work in all aspects of private client work.  To include Wills, Probate, Trusts, Tax planning, Guardianship, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Court of Protection work. 
•    To be motivated and enthusiastic to help drive the development of the department and work together to assist the rest of the team across both offices (Salisbury and New Milton). 
•    To maintain existing relations with the firm’s clients and be active in business development in gaining new clients and growing own caseload.
•    There is the potential for development into a head of department role for the right candidate. 

Key Skills: 
•    Strong communication skills with a genuine, caring approach to clients. 
•    Excellent IT proficiency 
•    Eye for detail and attention to client care
•    To be proactive and self-motivated. 

Job Type:  Full-time, permanent (though part time will be considered) 
Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm 

Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience and qualifications

Benefits:
•    Competitive pay 
•    25 days holiday plus bank holidays (includes Christmas shut down) 
•    Bonus days leave on your Birthday (or nearest working day)
•    Employee discount on legal services
•    Sick pay scheme 
•    Supportive and collaborative working environment 

Please apply with a CV and covering letter to hr@rg-law.co.uk  

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Residential Conveyancing Assistance

Our busy New Milton office requires an experienced Residential Property Legal Assistant.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in Conveyancing, particularly with post-exchange and post-completion documentation as well as, completing pre-exchange searches, initiating Conveyancing transactions, and directly liaising with clients to update them on case progress and manage expectations.

With an ability to work under pressure and an eye for detail as well as good organisation and communication skills.  You should possess a diligent work ethic, a positive outlook, and enjoy collaborative teamwork. The ability to excel in a high-pressure environment, adapting to evolving deadlines and priorities professionally, is essential.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Daily Conveyancing administration
• Typing various documents
• Managing client calls
• Providing transaction quotations
• Preparing post-exchange and post-completion documentation and submitting SDLT returns and Land Registry applications.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proactive and self-motivated
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent IT proficiency

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (though part time would be considered)

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Experience: legal property assistant - 2 years (required)

Salary negotiable, dependant on qualifications and experience.

 

Reference ID: SD / NM Conveyancing

Apply with CV to sarahd@dixonstewart.com

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Head of Conveyancing

 

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated conveyancer practicing as a Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer, at least 5+ PQE and a proven track record of supervision and development as there is a requirement to train and mentor. Heppenstalls offer a professional, yet down to earth environment where traditional values meet modern application. We are growing and expanding our business which will be able to offer many avenues for progression and innovation. As a family first law firm we are mindful of the needs of a work life balance and do what we can to manage that while also achieving the high standards we set ourselves.

 

Role Description:

Manage own caseload and supervise/develop a team

Be motivated and enthusiastic to thrive in a busy environment

Have great customer care and maintain good relationships with stake holders

Identify new client and referral partners and other beneficial relationships

 

Benefits:

Competitive pay

On-site parking

Christmas shut down

Flexible working opportunities

Engaging and supportive environment

 

Please apply with a CV and Covering Letter to  

 

 

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