Scott Bailey LLP is a well-established law firm with offices in Lymington and Lyndhurst, employing over fifty staff and Partners. We are a leading, award-winning firm known for our commitment to client care and professional excellence. We have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services across various areas, including Corporate and Commercial Law, Commercial Property, Employment Law, Family Law, Private Client services, and Conveyancing. Our focus is on providing practical, client-centred solutions with a personal approach.

With a reputation that extends across Hampshire and beyond, what sets us apart is our dedication to building long-term, meaningful relationships with our clients. We don’t just provide legal services; we partner with our clients, offering a personal touch that makes a difference.

Our success means that we continue to grow, and we are excited to be offering several new job opportunities across both legal and business support roles.

• Compliance Manager (Lymington Office with travel to other sites)

This role is central to ensuring that the firm complies with regulatory requirements, including Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) standards, Lexcel accreditation, Anti Money Laundering (AML), GDPR, Cyber Essentials, and health and safety protocols. You will work at a strategic level to develop robust compliance policy and process to achieve regulatory compliance, provide administrative support to our Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) and Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration (COFA), and maintain the firm’s high standards across all regulatory areas.

 

• Facilities Office Assistant (Lymington Office with travel to other sites)

We are looking for a proactive and adaptable Facilities Office Assistant to support the smooth operation of our office. Working closely with the Practice Manager, this hands-on role will require you to roll up your sleeves and tackle a variety of tasks to ensure the office runs efficiently—from coordinating stationery supplies, office equipment and general supplies for the office, to helping to maintain a safe and organised workplace.

 

• PA to Partner / Office Assistant (Lymington Office)

We’re looking for a highly organised Personal Assistant/Office Assistant to provide vital support to the Company and Commercial Partner and their wider team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for keeping everything in order—managing schedules, coordinating activities, and improving processes to enhance efficiency. Your tech-savviness and attention to detail will ensure that the team stays on track, deadlines are met, and that the partner has everything they need to succeed.

 

• IT Manager (Lymington Office with travel to other sites)

As our In-House IT Manager, you’ll play a key role in keeping everything running smoothly and ensuring our IT systems are always working at their best. You’ll be the dependable first point of contact for all IT matters, while driving proactive improvements and maintaining a secure and compliant IT environment. You’ll also be the ‘go to’ for the management and optimisation of our case management system (ALCM) and workflows, ensuring that these essential tools continue to meet the firm’s evolving needs.

 

• Employment Solicitor (Lymington Office)

Are you a great employment law advisor ready to move to a more engaging challenge? Would you like to work with excellent SME clients, directors, and senior managers? Do you like business development and being part of a lovely and supportive team? Do you want to work outside of the usual city law firms and have a proper work-life balance? If so, then Scott Bailey LLP based in the New Forest, Hampshire, has a fantastic opportunity for you.

Why come and join us?

Working at Scott Bailey means being part of a supportive, inclusive, and friendly team. We value open communication, a collaborative atmosphere, and a healthy work/life balance. Whether you're in a client-facing role or supporting our legal experts behind the scenes, you'll find a fulfilling and rewarding environment where your contributions are truly valued.

We offer:

• Up to 34 days holiday per year (including Bank holiday)

• A bonus day off for your birthday

• Free New Forest Parking Clock

• Health Cash Plan

• Company Sick Pay Scheme (after qualifying period)

• Group Life Insurance

• ‘My Staff Shop’ Discount platform

• Excellent development opportunities (2023 New Forest Business Partnership Award Winner for Training and Development)

• Social Committee, hosting many great staff social events.

• Open and Friendly Culture

• Fabulous Location on Lymington High Street

• Great opportunities to network and support the local community.

If you don’t see a current vacancy that fits, feel free to send us your CV and a covering email – we’d love to hear from you!

To find out more about our Firm, please click here: www.scottbailey.co.uk

To apply for any of our vacancies or to find out more, please click on this link https://www.scottbailey.co.uk/careers and the follow the link to the job you are interested in.

If you have any questions about any of our roles, please feel free to reach out by emailing
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We are pleased to announce that we are looking to appoint a new Legal Trustee to our well-established charity Board. 

The Legal Trustee will utilise their legal expertise to provide support and guidance of the legal aspects of charity guidance and also oversee the Charity’s corporate governance and company secretarial functions.

Qualifications/Experience:

Currently practising within a legal role, able to demonstrate significant experience and knowledge.

Application of sound judgement and collaboration with others is key to the success of this role.

Terms of office

• Trustees are appointed for a three-year term of office, renewal for one further term to a maximum of six years.
• This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.

Time commitment

• Attending four Board meetings annually.
• Attending annual strategy and training days.

Committee membership

You may be required to attend one other committee in addition to the mainboard. This will require attendance at an additional 4 meetings annually.

Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that Julia’s House achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity, ensure that the charity has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision.  So, if you have the skills and experience we need we'd love to hear from you.

 

To find out more and see a copy of the job description please see our Careers page - Legal Trustee

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A bit about us

 

We are a well-established and ambitious law firm with over 100 staff across our three offices. We are passionate about our “grow our own” ethos to developing staff and supporting career goals and are serious about providing excellent client service and being a community focused Firm.

 

Our people matter so we place importance on positive wellbeing and a supportive culture for our staff where we can all flourish, help each other and importantly enjoy what we do!  We have deep in-house expertise across a multitude of legal disciplines so there is strong support and training, and we can provide excellent quality work that is interesting and diverse.

 

Vacancies

 

If you would like to join us, we currently have exciting opportunities at our Shaftesbury, Gillingham and Warminster offices for:

 

• Private Client Lawyers

• Residential Property Lawyers

For more details on these vacancies please go to: https://farnfields.com/working-at-farnfield/job-vacancies/

For our lawyer roles we can offer you flexibility through hybrid working and our offices are based in fantastic locations in North Dorset and Wiltshire. We promote a good work life balance so if you are looking for slightly different hours get in touch!  For information on our competitive benefits package please visit:  https://farnfields.com/working-at-farnfield/benefits/

 

Expect far more…  Apply now to join a great team and take a step forward in your career.

 

To apply for any of our positions or to express an interest in joining us please email us, attaching your CV, to:  

 

 

Private Client Secretary

We are a well-established, and reputable law firm seeking a Legal Secretary to join the Private Client department within our Highcliffe office.

The Private Client team deals with a range of areas including: Will drafting, Probate/Estate administration, Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection/Deputyship.

The chosen candidate will need to be someone who is familiar with all the processes and procedures associated with the Private Client department and can start assisting from day one.

This role will be to assist fee earners in their day-to-day work by providing support and an efficient secretarial and administrative service within the Private client department.

Providing full secretarial support including;

• Maintenance of comprehensive and accurate client admin files.

• Drafting of basic Wills, LPAs and Court of Protection applications.

• Completion of forms relating to tax i.e., Inheritance Tax.

• Production of attendance notes.

• Support fee earners in marketing activities.

• General team administration including photocopying, faxing, filing and scanning.

• Meeting and greeting clients.

• Handling telephone enquiries and directing accordingly.

• Arranging meeting room bookings.

 

Desired skills and experience;

• Legal Secretary experience essential within Private Client – at least 6 months.

• Fast, accurate typing ability.

• Experience of using case management system.

• IT literate – Microsoft Word / Excel / Outlook / Case Management

 

The vacancy is a full time position.

 

Salary £25,000 + depending on experience.

Apply with CV to sarahd@dixonstewart.com

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In order to meet our exciting growth plans we are seeking a qualified solicitor up to 3 years PQE, preferably with experience in Construction Law in the UK.

 

Based out of our Dorchester office you will be working with the business owner and will be responsible for your own caseload of good quality contentious and non-contentious matters, of varying size and complexity, to provide appropriate, insightful and commercially relevant advice to meet clients’ specific needs and interests.

 

If you are interested, please find further details about the position and how to apply on our website, via the following link:

https://www.reevesjames.com/careers/

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SENIOR ASSOCIATE / PARTNER – PRIVATE CLIENT

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 Legal 500 Private Client team – a dynamic and supportive environment where your expertise will flourish, known for expertise in Personal Tax, Trusts, and Probate. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of experience advising high-net-worth clients, STEP accreditation, and strong technical, client care, and communication skills. We offer diverse casework, career development opportunities, and a supportive culture with comprehensive benefits.

 

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.

• Qualified Solicitors or Chartered Legal Executives with 8+ 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.

 

Benefits:

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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hklaw is a well-established South Coast law firm with over 180 staff and Partners.  We have an excellent reputation for providing our clients with a high standard of service and also for supporting our employees with their professional and personal development, to enable them to achieve their long-term career aspirations.

Due to continued demand for our services, we have the following staffing needs at our Poole and Dorchester offices:
 

• NQ -4 Yrs PQE Company Commercial Solicitor  (Poole office)

• 5+ Yrs PQE Commercial Land & Property Lawyer  (Poole office)

• NQ-5+Yrs PQE  Private Client Lawyer (Dorchester office)

• NQ- 5+ Yrs PQE Civil Litigation Lawyer  (Dorchester office)

• 2+ Years PQE Commercial Property Lawyer (Dorchester office)

For further details

To find out more about us, or for information on all our vacancies, Click Here or alternatively call our HR team on 01929 558875
 

To Apply
You can apply via our website at www.hklaw.uk or send an email with your CV and requirements directly to  

 

hklaw can offer you:
 

• A competitive market led salary
• Generous annual leave allowance with Christmas closing
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Free parking (on site or nearby)
• Employee Assistance Programme (For health and well-being)
• Health Cash plan 
• Life insurance (4x salary)
• Sabbatical Scheme
• Pension scheme
• Occupational sick pay
• Structured bonus scheme
• Flexible working opportunities
• 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
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Legal Accounts Manager

We are looking for a Legal Accounts Manager with a minimum of five years’ experience in a similar role, preferably within a law firm.
You will play a vital role in shaping the financial strategy of the firm, while remaining actively involved in day-to-day operations. You are ideally conversant with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and comfortable being responsible for the overall management of the accounts function and form part of our Senior Management Team.

Qualifications/Skills:

A qualified Accountant AAT/CA/CIMA with strong commercial and technical skills preferred, with or working towards ILFM qualifications. Consideration also given to part qualified or those qualified by experience.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the business and its objectives

• Ensure all accounts and accounting practices are compliant with the SRA account rules, management accounts, invoices, VAT returns; and keep all the accounts up to date to maximise cash flow

• Enhance financial systems and processes to support efficiency and scalability

• Reconcile the client and office accounts

• Manage, produce and analyse high level reports for all budgeting, forecasting and accounts purposes.

• Analysing targets

• Provide back-office services such as accounts payable, collection and payroll

• Monitoring cash flow

• Providing insights on the financial health of the organisation

• Ensuring the business meets all its statutory and compliance obligations, including statutory accounting and tax issues

• Look for cost-reduction opportunities and ways to boost revenue

• Developing relationships with external contacts such as auditors, SRA and HM Revenue & Customs.

• Debt management

• Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a collaborative and high performing culture.

We offer a competitive salary, 32 days holiday (including bank holidays), an extra day off for your Birthday, pension scheme. If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and covering letter to

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Senior Solicitor Bournemouth University

https://www.peridotpartners.co.uk/jobs/senior-solicitor-bournemouth-university/ 

Join a young and dynamic University and use your legal expertise to support the Legal Services and Corporate Governance team at Bournemouth University as a Senior Solicitor.
Location: Lansdowne Campus, Bournemouth 

Salary: £56,921 to £69,757 depending on experience.

At Bournemouth University, we have a fantastic new opportunity for a senior solicitor to join our friendly, experienced and supportive in-house Legal Services and Corporate Governance team. Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. 

About the role:

The Senior Solicitor will provide high quality legal advice and assistance to the University, offering legal insight on general contracting, including education contracts, academic partnerships, student recruitment, IT, procurement, intellectual property, data protection regulation and the regulatory framework for a wide range of University activities, delivering pragmatic legal advice and guidance to senior management across the University. 

Working closely with the Legal Services and Corporate Governance team, you will advise on the legal aspects of contract preparation, negotiation, submission, approval and policy, and will work alongside the rest of the Legal Services team to manage legal risk across a diverse remit. 

Additionally, you will provide mentoring, training, advice and guidance to all staff to ensure standard templates, operating procedures and guidance are prepared, reviewed and used in support of their role.

Who we are looking for:

You will be a fully qualified solicitor or barrister, with sufficient post-qualification experience. You will have significant experience in drafting, negotiating and advising on contracts and related risks, and have sufficient legal knowledge to grasp new and emerging areas of specialism quickly, as required by the University’s diverse remit.

Knowledge of wider commercial law, charity law, consumer law, intellectual property law, IT contracts and procurement-related contracts will be beneficial.

In addition, you will have good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work with teams of legal and governance professionals. Collaborating effectively with various internal and external stakeholders and participate in complex negotiations, you will confidently deliver and defend legal advice with diplomacy.

Finally, we seek a self-confident, self-motivating and self-reliant individual who is highly organised and takes a methodical approach in all aspects of work. You will be solution focused, with a positive and collaborative attitude, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Please click the link to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply https://www.peridotpartners.co.uk/jobs/senior-solicitor-bournemouth-university/ 

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Join Our Private Client Team

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to join our growing Private Client team. You will play a key role in providing high-quality legal and tax services to our valued clients.

About the Role:

• Process lifetime and estate tax returns

• Manage probate files and administer estates

• Draft and advise on Powers of Attorney

• Oversee the administration of lifetime and will trusts

• Trust registration

• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with relevant regulations

About You:

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with:

• At least 4 years of experience in probate, trust management, and taxation.

• Strong technical skills in relevant areas of law and taxation.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Your Background Could Include:

• Qualified Solicitor (STEP qualified preferred)

• ACA/CA/Tax Advisor

• Qualified Financial Advisor with full technical training and STEP qualification

• Or any other relevant professional qualification and experience

Key Skills:

• Essential:

  • Proven experience in handling complex legal and tax matters.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  • Excellent client service and communication skills.

  • Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.

• Desirable:

  • STEP qualification

This position offers an exciting opportunity for career growth within a well-established and respected law firm with an excellent client base. We are client driven and committed to providing good quality services in the New Forest and surrounding area.

If you are interested, please send your CV and covering letter to tracey.dobson@heppenstalls.co.uk 

Pay scale: £50,220.00 to £75,220.00 per year. 32 days holiday (including bank holidays), an extra day off for your Birthday. Pension scheme.

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We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Conveyancer. You will have at least 4 years qualified experience in residential conveyancing and any commercial experience is an advantage. The role will be managing a small team on a day-to-day basis. This is an exciting opportunity to help grow the business in this area.

Responsibilities:
• Provide freehold and leasehold services in the following areas:-

• Freehold and Leasehold residential sales and purchases
• Voluntary and statutory lease extensions
• Transfers of equity
• New build sales and purchases
• Shared-ownership sales and purchases

• Manage a small team on a day-to-day basis
• Provide verbal and written advice to clients
• Be proficient with the use of LMS and Lender Exchange
• Keep up to date with SDLT rules and guidance and the Lenders Handbook
• Keep compliant files
• Meet clients and take instructions on complex matters
• Manage billing and meet individual and team targets Requirements
• Have at least 4 years qualified experience
• CQS trained (or be willing to obtain CQS training on joining)
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail
• Exceptional interpersonal/communication skills for effective client engagement
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Prior experience mentoring and/or training other team members
• Prior experience managing a small team (preferably with experience of managing both a team and personal financial target)

This position offers an exciting opportunity for career growth within a well-established and respected law firm with an excellent client base. We are client driven and committed to providing good quality services in the New Forest and surrounding area.

If you are interested, please send your CV and covering letter to tracey.dobson@heppenstalls.co.uk  

Pay: From £50,220.00 to £75,220.00 per year (depending on experience), 32 days holiday (including bank holidays), an extra day off for your Birthday. Pension scheme.

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Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive

We are a busy firm of Solicitors providing legal services in and around the New Forest and are looking for a full time person with 8+ years PQE to join our Wills and Probate Team.

Your work will consist of the following:

• Managing an existing mixed caseload of Wills, LPAs and Probate work.

• Providing support to the clients making Wills and LPAs and to Executors dealing with administration of estates to support them at this difficult time.

Skills needed:

• Technical competence

• Good communication

• 8+ years PQE

• Commitment to teamwork

• Dedication to excellent service

To apply send an email with your CV to

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