Job Description
Job description
This position is available in either Stevenage or Bromsgrove.
A you a senior lawyer with experience across a range of Private Client matters, including wills, trusts and probate?
Do you have ideas for what makes a good department tick, and want to take ownership of building a team, putting the systems and processes together from the ground up?
Our client is a leading Wealth Management, Estate Planning and Trust Services Company with a highly experienced team of Financial Advisors servicing a substantial client base. They are setting up an ABS to provide legal services to their clients.
As Legal Director, your responsibilities will include:
• Overseeing the delivery of high-quality Private Client legal services across the firm.
• Recruitment, developing a team of legal professionals to provide legal advice to the firm’s client base.
• Act as the Compliance Officer for Legal Practice, responsible for ensuring the firm complies with all regulatory and statutory obligations, particularly those set by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
• Develop and maintain the firm’s compliance frameworks and risk management strategies.
• Monitor compliance with standards related to anti-money laundering (AML), data protection, and other relevant areas.
This is an ideal position for a senior lawyer at Partner level/on partnership track who is seeking a highly entrepreneurial position, blending in-house and private practice, which allows them to really put their stamp on the creation and management of a legal function in the Private Client space.
This position is available in either Stevenage or Bromsgrove.
A you a senior lawyer with experience across a range of Private Client matters, including wills, trusts and probate?
Do you have ideas for what makes a good department tick, and want to take ownership of building a team, putting the systems and processes together from the ground up?
Our client is a leading Wealth Management, Estate Planning and Trust Services Company with a highly experienced team of Financial Advisors servicing a substantial client base. They are setting up an ABS to provide legal services to their clients.
As Legal Director, your responsibilities will include:
• Overseeing the delivery of high-quality Private Client legal services across the firm.
• Recruitment, developing a team of legal professionals to provide legal advice to the firm’s client base.
• Act as the Compliance Officer for Legal Practice, responsible for ensuring the firm complies with all regulatory and statutory obligations, particularly those set by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
• Develop and maintain the firm’s compliance frameworks and risk management strategies.
• Monitor compliance with standards related to anti-money laundering (AML), data protection, and other relevant areas.
This is an ideal position for a senior lawyer at Partner level/on partnership track who is seeking a highly entrepreneurial position, blending in-house and private practice, which allows them to really put their stamp on the creation and management of a legal function in the Private Client space.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Legal Director position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in England offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.