Head of Private Client Services

We currently have a Head of Private Client Services job vacancy in Cornwall at a local law firm.

Partner / Designate Partner / Associate Manager / Assistant Manager - £30 to 60k.

The client, a four partner law firm, with fabulous offices in beautiful locations of Cornwall. Have retained our recruitment search firm to submit a short-list of five candidates for this assignment.

We are currently engaged in search for a private client lawyer, as described below.

Maybe an established private client lawyer 10 PQE+ who is a currently a partner with either a local or nationwide based law firm.

An ambitious private client lawyer 3/5 PQE+, currently interested in applying for a designate partner opportunity.

F/ILEX professional 5 PQE +, interested in an assistant manager private client position, leading to manager status within a two year time-frame.

Succession is the drive behind this search assignment, lead in time to be negotiated. Relocation assistance could be available.

The position is to manage a small-medium sized private client business. That has gained an excellent reputation with both local and a few nationwide clients since the early 1800’s.

Private client work will include:

Drafting of wills, drafting of complex wills, probate, general estates work, LPA’s, acting for clients in residential homes, COP work, administration of more complex estates and trust work, possible tax work, court of protection matters, dealing with some high net worth clients – mainly farmers and local business people, possible knowledge of conveyancing, more complex estate planning , some EPA work, membership of STEP/TEP, ideal.

You should have experience in most of the above work. Local clients are based in Cornwall, Devon and the Isles of Scilly.

Charity Lawyer Devon

We have two charity law job vacancies in Devon:
Charity Lawyer - £30 to 70K
Partner - Charities - £80 to 160K

We have been asked to assist in finding either of the above stated types of legal professional, hopefully with 3-5 years PQE+.
The partner opportunity, 10 years PQE +.

Our client is a very successful local law firm, expanding their business portfolio of charity and non-profit making clients.

Ideally you should currently be working in a UK law firm, dealing with clients such as: - Charity, non-profit, co-operatives, faith organisations, social enterprise, community, employee benefit trusts, public sector and teaching clients.

Providing legal, strategic, policy advice and services: - Incorporation, securing charitable tax status, regulatory compliance issues, planned giving, general legal services, (contracts, insurance, employment issues, tax issues, government relations etc.) Issues of organizational structure, governance and strategic planning (mergers, partnerships, trusteeships, business activities, grants, loans and fundraising etc.) Charity governance issues, formation, registration, trading and general fundraising issues. Intellectual property and general property work, trade mark registrations, intricate financings, problem solving – dispute resolution and general litigation and possess in-depth knowledge of the Charities act 2006.

The successful candidate will have considerable intellectual self-confidence, a broad range of interests, an inquisitive mind and a willingness to apply legal concepts to a variety of different situations. Will be flexible, hardworking, and enthusiastic. The job is ideal for a lawyer that loves variety and has exceptional communication skills.

Business development, marketing, networking will be an important part of this job. Our successful candidate will posses a good track record in this sector of business.

The position is open to candidates on a nationwide basis. If you are a Partner with a nationwide law firm and wish to relocate to Devon, our client would also be interested in your application.

To apply or discuss either position, please call 01872 274 227.


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Education Lawyer Devon

We are currently looking to fill an education lawyer job vacancy in Devon UK.
Salary - £40 to 100K

Our client a very successful law firm seek to employ a specialist education lawyer that has in excess of three - five years + PQE. Experience acting as advisor to parents, education arts, libraries committee, schools, fee paying schools, universities and their governing bodies, government agencies – departments, additionally teachers, professors, mature, overseas and asylum seeker students.

The successful candidate must advise taking into account client care and equal opportunities policies in accordance with educational authorities, requirements, statements and guidelines.

Give sound and constructive policy advice to executives in educational government departments, head teachers, administrators and professors in education facilities, education offices, educational arts and libraries on all aspects of law with particular reference to the schools standard and framework act.

Act as legal advisor to statutory bodies:

Educational Appeals Panels

Admission Forum

Mediation office

School Organisational Committee

Advisory regarding religious education

Policy advice to clients, including drafting and vetting reports and attending all necessary meetings for cases.

Give legal advice to head teachers and governing bodies and conduct litigation for clients.

Structure advocacy plans and advise council

Work with both clients and other lawyers to ensure that advice to schools in fully informative from the legal perspective.

Provide training on new legislation and aspects of the law to service areas, schools, universities, colleges, and their governing bodies.

Advise both clients and special needs school departments on the conduct of SEN appeals; Attend SEN tribunals and judicial reviews.

Work closely with personnel and recruitment officers to ensure all integrated advice is given on all relevant matters.

Ensure that all educational clients meet all of their required statutory requirements

Provide legal support and overview documentation for authority bids for external resources.
Marketing the firm to local authorities, schools, universities, colleges and companies.

To apply or for more info, please call CER on 01872 274 227.

Research / PR / Private Client Lawyer Devon

We are looking to fill a Research, Marketing, Public Relations & Private Client Support Lawyer job vacancy in Devon.
Salary - £30-60K

We have been retained to find the following legal professional.

The position is a specialist one, possibly for a lawyer coming to the end of their career, looking for a less taxing and stressful role.

A lawyer looking to specialise in the four above business sectors – Research, Marketing, PR and Private Client Support.

Alternatively a lawyer with one year’s plus private client experience, looking to enter a very successful and dynamic law firm.

The role is working in a highly successful private client department, based in Devon. The job will be to support the work of professional fee earners through knowledge- sharing, updating and maintaining of precedents, providing research and training where applicable. Assisting with business development and marketing function, services to clients, developing content for client seminars, development of extranets and client bulletins.

Agricultural and Landed Estates Lawyer Devon

We are currently looking to fill an Agricultural and Landed Estates Lawyer job vacancy in Devon.
Salary - £40 to 90k.

We are acting for an extremely successful and established law firm based in the centre of Devon. They seek to employ the above mentioned professional legal specialist, who is ambitious, thorough and has the charm and integrity to deal with a cross section of different sorts of client. The candidate will have expertise in agricultural and landed estate law, and be the sort of individual looking for a job that defiantly offers future opportunity.

You will be working and supporting three very successful private client teams, based nationwide as well as assisting in building the very successful portfolio of private clients based in Cornwall. The work will include: - Purchase and sale of high value country estates and houses dealing with tenancy surrenders, property option and overage deals, sale of public authority properties – banks of farms and farmland, sale of several thousands of acres of farms and farmland, CGT and IHT mitigation schemes, finally, planning green energy and environmental legal advice for valued clients.

Strong project management, business development skills are required for this position. As stated before we seek a candidate that is looking for a role that will place them under the “future partner spot light”.

Employment Lawyer

We are currently looking to fill an employment lawyer / solicitor job vacancy in Cornwall, UK.

Salary - £30 to 50k.

Our client, a very successful regional law firm seek to appoint an Employment Lawyer.

The position is based in a Cornwall based office working for a very successful Employment and Pensions team.

There will be a real focus of investing in the region as well as a portfolio of regional, national and international clients.  You will have the opportunity to work on a blend of contentious and non-contentious cases.  This role will also make a significant contribution in supporting and getting involved in local and regional business development activity.

We seek a lawyer with a sound knowledge of employment law and the ability to apply it.  Experience gained in a law firm with a significant employment team.  Ability to manage a variety of employment work from start to completion and to be able to manage multiple work loads. Achieve chargeable time targets and recording, 90%+ recovery rates, manage account balances, manage own debtors and file management in accordance with Lexel procedures.

Experience is required in writing articles and pitches, contributing to knowledge management, supporting the team, firm and all business development efforts.

Must have solid experience of running employment tribunal cases, settlement negotiations and advising on settlement agreements, including compromise agreements.  Reviewing and drafting employment contracts, policies and handbooks.

Please call 01872 274 227 to discuss.


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Private Client Lawyer - Devon, Somerset, Cornwall

We are currently looking to fill a Private Client Law job vacancy with partner potential within a team covering Somerset, Devon and Cornwall.

Salary £40 to £120k.

We have been appointed to find a very experienced Private Client Lawyer.  

Our client is a very successful law firm, with offices based throughout the West Country.  This position may lead to the possible opportunity to make partner, within a fixed time frame. 

Ideally we seek a lawyer with significant experience operating and mid-senior career level. Solid experience is required working for a law firm with a significant Private Client team.  Must be a team player, who is client friendly, proactive and hard working. 

Accomplished at planning strategy programmes for business development.  Sound experience and knowledge of Will drafting and inheritance tax planning, estate administration, lasting powers of attorney, court protection and deputyship applications, issues affecting the elderly and trust law administration.

Specialisims: - IHT, CGT and other personal tax planning.  Lifetime settlements, Trust Law and administration including for disabled beneficiaries / personal injury compensation trusts and NHS continuing care claims.

Memberships: - STEP, Probate Section of the Law Society and Solicitors for the Elderly

The successful candidate will join a team that covers Cornwall, Somerset and Devon. There could be a definite opportunity for career progression to partner level, if required.

This position is open to both local and nationally based candidates.

To apply or for further details, please call 01872 274 227.


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