Senior Private Client Lawyer Job at Douglas Scott (Cobham)

Senior Private Client Lawyer

My client is seeking an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join their thriving...

Location

United Kingdom , Cobham

Salary:

Not provided

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 5 years’ PQE in private client law
Confident in managing own caseload
Demonstrate exceptional organisational skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure
Strong business development and networking abilities will be an asset in contributing to the department’s ongoing growth

Job Responsibility

Advising new and existing clients effectively and efficiently, recording all advice given
Regular client liaison and coordination with third parties, including expert witnesses, courts, counsel, beneficiaries, probate registry, and HMRC
Working closely with secretarial staff to ensure the timely preparation of legal documents
Staying up to date with professional development and best practices
Accurately recording billable time and ensuring timely client billing
Complying with SRA regulations regarding client accounts, professional conduct, and client care
Proactively engaging in business development activities to promote the firm’s services
Meeting set billing and chargeable hour targets

What we offer

Hybrid working
You will be part of a supportive and friendly team
Career progression

Fulltime

Client Assistant - Private Client

Our Private Client team has a fantastic opportunity for a talented Private Clien...

Location

United Kingdom , Leicester

Salary:

Not provided

Shakespeare Martineau

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Previous office administrative experience gained within a Private Client team or from within a legal or professional services environment
Organised and methodical approach
Confidence with IT systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel and ideally PowerPoint
The ability to work well in a team and develop good working relationships with colleagues and clients, high levels of emotional intelligence and empathy
Confident interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise openly and clearly
Highly enthusiastic, willing to go the extra mile
Open to new ways of working and happy to challenge to drive improvements

Job Responsibility

Key point of contact on behalf of the Private Client team
To assist fee earners in progressing the client files, to include speaking to the client, passing on correspondence, organising meetings with clients and referrers and other professionals such as accountants
Initial client liaison in person and over the telephone, providing detailed notes of their enquiries and tracking ongoing progress. Arrange appointments with clients and provide comprehensive ongoing updates
Land registry, bankruptcy and lawyer check searches
You will be required to make regular telephone/email communication with professional bodies, such as chasing banks, debtors, HMRC and the probate registry
Arranging invoice payments and preparation of cheques for onward submission
Drafting regular correspondence to Investment managers, auditors, clients, charitable organisations in relation to ongoing trust matters and preparing the regular payments and action donation requests
Setting up payments to beneficiaries
Preparation of Wills, Codicils, Lasting Powers of Attorney and other ancillary documents
Basic Account reconciliation within Excel for Estate and Trust Accounts

What we offer

Agile working
blended approach to where and how we work

Fulltime

Legal & Regulatory Risk Lawyer / Senior Legal & Regulatory Risk Lawyer

The role of the OGC team at BCLP is to ensure that the firm and individuals with...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Solicitor or barrister admitted in England & Wales or a similar common law jurisdiction
Experience of working in legal and regulatory compliance, ideally in an international law firm or for a legal regulator
Experience of working as a fee earner in private practice
Strongly service-oriented, with commercial acumen, and enthusiasm for the challenges of providing services and resources in a large, multi-office law firm setting
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to support the priorities and strategies of the firm
Strong technical IT skills and experience in the design, implementation or management of any technology-based compliance systems and processes (including the use of Gen AI tools) would be an advantage

Job Responsibility

Assist in managing the OGC team query in box (on a rota basis) and act as a first point of contact for internal legal and regulatory risk queries and as a point of escalation for junior lawyers and trainees, assisting them to finalise draft responses
Address various areas of legal and regulatory risk, including issues concerning the regulation and governance of the firm, the SRA Standards & Regulations, and a broad variety of issues concerning the business, its lawyers and other business professionals
Specific legal, regulatory and compliance areas of focus will include the following and will involve supervising and acting as an escalation point for more junior team members: responding to queries and working on projects relating to client engagement, limitation of liability, anti-bribery & corruption, share dealing, outside interests, referral fees, file transfer, escrow arrangements, confidentiality undertakings, NDAs, DAC6/UK MDR, and modern slavery
consideration of whether something is reportable to the SRA or other authority
responding to queries and working on projects relating to HR issues, including the on-boarding of lateral hire partners and/or teams, staff departures, supporting investigations where there might be a regulatory or other reporting obligation
drafting or reviewing and updating risk and compliance policies, procedures and guidance and reviewing and updating risk assessments
working as part of the wider Risk & Regulatory team on various projects to respond to key areas of legal/ regulatory risk to the firm or regulatory developments
supporting the legal and regulatory aspects of strategic projects
drafting and delivering compliance training to various groups, including new starters and trainees, mitigate key risks, educate and empower a risk aware and speak up culture
supporting the firm’s supplier procurement process by assisting with legal contract review

Fulltime

Senior Associate

A prestigious law firm based in Guildford is seeking a Senior Associate to join ...

Location

United Kingdom , Guildford

Salary:

70000.00 - 85000.00 GBP / Year

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx) with experience in private client law
STEP qualification is highly desirable
Strong technical understanding across estate planning, trusts, probate, and tax matters
Confident managing a full caseload independently with high attention to detail
Empathetic, personable, and professional in supporting clients during emotionally challenging periods
A genuine interest in mentoring and team development

Job Responsibility

Manage a varied and complex caseload of private client matters, including wills, powers of attorney, inheritance tax and capital gains tax planning, estate administration, and trust creation and management
Advise high-net-worth individuals and families on sensitive matters such as succession planning, lifetime gifting, and estate preservation
Handle significant estates with professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail
Support and mentor junior lawyers within the team, fostering professional development
Contribute to marketing and business development initiatives, helping to build lasting client relationships and enhance the firm’s profile in the private client sector

What we offer

Hybrid working available
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private medical insurance, income protection and life assurance
Firmwide bonus scheme and generous pension contributions
Excellent career progression with a top regional firm

Fulltime

Senior Corporate Associate

A standout opportunity for a senior associate to join the corporate team of a to...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

95000.00 - 120000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5–8 years’ PQE from a recognised City, West End, or leading regional firm
Strong M&A and private company experience, with confidence leading transactions
An interest in developing new business and expanding client relationships
A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a strong commercial mindset
Experience with cross-border deals or language skills (e.g. French) would be an asset

Job Responsibility

Take a lead role on transactions and oversee juniors
Engage directly with clients and build long-term relationships
Play an active role in business development and networking
Contribute to the firm’s growth strategy and mentor junior lawyers

What we offer

Clear route to partnership
Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment

Fulltime

Senior Associate - Corporate

A senior-level corporate lawyer role focused on managing cross-border M&A, priva...

Location

United Arab Emirates , Dubai

Salary:

140000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience running and managing transactions with minimal supervision
managing junior lawyers
Commonwealth qualified
6-8 PQE mark.

Job Responsibility

Managing cross-border M&A (public & private), private equity deals, reorganisations, and joint ventures in various sectors including consumer & retail, hospitality, financial services, healthcare, education, and TMT
regional travel depending on client requirements.

Fulltime

Partner

A highly regarded law firm with offices across the South East is seeking an expe...

Location

United Kingdom , Southampton

Salary:

90000.00 - 120000.00 GBP / Year

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified solicitor or legal executive with extensive experience in private family law
Strong expertise in handling high-net-worth cases, often with international and complex financial elements
Experience supervising, mentoring or managing fee-earners and legal support staff
Accreditations with the Law Society and/or Resolution are desirable
Skilled in non-court dispute resolution, including collaborative law or mediation
Proven ability in business development and growing a team or department
Clear readiness for partnership, or already operating at that level within a reputable family practice

Job Responsibility

Managing a complex caseload of high-value family law matters
Acting as both team lead and senior fee earner, ensuring high standards of client service
Mentoring and supervising junior lawyers and support staff
Supporting the growth and development of the Southampton team
Collaborating with Family Law colleagues across Guildford, London, and other regional offices
Promoting the firm’s strong reputation in non-court dispute resolution, including mediation and collaborative law
Playing a key role in business development and maintaining client relationships
Contributing to the success of the firm’s 'one couple, one lawyer' initiative

What we offer

Equity Partnership & full benefits package
£90,000 – £120,000+ depending on experience
28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
Private medical, income protection & life cover
Hybrid working opportunities
Strategic leadership role in a Legal 500-recognised team
Clear progression pathway and career autonomy

Fulltime

New

Senior Fund Accountant

This is fund accounting and administration at its finest. Where we pair end-to-e...

Location

Ireland , Cork

Salary:

Not provided

Alter Domus

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Several years of experience in Private Equity, Real Estate or Debt Fund Administration, including NAV calculation, Transfer Agent and investor servicing, tax compliance, etc.
Experience of UK FRS and IFRS accounting standards
Strong academic background, qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) preferred
Good communication skills, organised and flexible
You possess team spirit with the ability to work independently using your own initiative when appropriate
Ambitious with a high level of energy and commitment
Ability to work under pressure and meet a range of deadlines
High level of IT literacy with strong Excel and Word skills

Job Responsibility

Responsible for a portfolio of clients and will work as part of a team to achieve and meet their needs
Important link between management and junior staff, responsible for the quality of the work carried out for the client
Taking an active part in the initial setup of any new funds take-on and liaising with independent tax specialists, lawyers, and notaries as part of the set up process
Overseeing the preparation and collation of Know Your Customer and Client Due Diligence files
Taking care of the day-to-day operations of the funds and following up with third parties, including investors and fund managers
Handling the fund accounts and preparation of periodic reports and regulatory reports for the fund entities
Preparing the funds’ periodic Net Asset Value calculation and year-end financial statements, management of the audit, and reviewing other fund related reports
Coordinate and arranging investor servicing, including investor on-boarding, capital calls, distributions as well as issuance of shareholder statements
Organising and participating in board meetings and shareholders' meetings
Reviewing tax returns and tax balances and maintaining relevant contacts with the tax authorities

What we offer

Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave
Flexible arrangements, generous holidays and birthday leave
Continuous mentoring along your career progression
Detailed career pathway with structured support
Exclusive access to online learning
Active sports, events and social committees
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Share Plan

Fulltime

Senior Private Client Lawyer

Douglas Scott

Location:
United Kingdom , Cobham

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Posted:
April 30, 2025

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