Legal Counsel

Hargreaves Lansdown; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm in Bath is seeking a Private Client Lawyer to provide high-quality legal services and manage a diverse client portfolio. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent client handling skills and a proactive mindset. Responsibilities include mentoring team members, supporting department strategy, and contributing to business development initiatives. A minimum qualification of NVQ Level 2 or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse and complex client portfolio effectively.
• Support and mentor team members in legal matters.
• Contribute to departmental management and strategy.

Skills

Client Handling

Negotiation Skills

Proactive Mindset

Analytical Skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Position: Private Client Lawyer

Location: Bath

Overview

Delivery of High‑Quality, Tailored Legal Services – Provide a comprehensive, bespoke, and supportive legal service to a broad range of private clients, ensuring advice is delivered to the highest professional standard.

Proactive Management of a Complex Client Portfolio – Effectively manage a diverse and often complex caseload, anticipating client needs and applying specialist expertise across Wills, Trusts, Tax and Probate to enhance the overall client experience.

Team Leadership, Development and Mentorship – Support, develop and mentor team members, offering guidance on complex matters and contributing to the continuous professional growth of the department.

Departmental and Strategic Support – Work closely with the Head of Department and Partners, assisting with client work, departmental management responsibilities, and the achievement of wider strategic objectives aligned with the firm’s vision.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership – Proven experience managing a legal function or team at a strategic level, contributing to the direction, development and success of the department.
• High‑Quality Service Delivery – Demonstrates a track record of delivering a highly successful, high‑quality legal service with consistently strong outcomes for clients.
• Client Handling & Expectation Management – Skilled in managing a diverse client base, responding appropriately to their individual needs, and effectively managing expectations throughout the engagement.
• Client‑Focused & Innovative Mindset – Brings a positive, proactive and solutions‑driven approach with a strong focus on client care and continuous improvement.
• Integrity & Collaboration – Acts with professionalism and integrity at all times, shares knowledge openly, supports colleagues, and actively contributes to a collaborative and inclusive working environment.
• Influencing & Negotiation Skills – Experienced in negotiating, facilitating and influencing stakeholders to achieve positive and commercially aligned outcomes.
• Cultural Awareness & Emotional Intelligence – Demonstrates respect for differing cultural perspectives, communicates constructively, and shows high levels of empathy, understanding and professionalism.
• Technical & Digital Proficiency – Computer and web literate with strong ICT skills, comfortable using digital tools, case‑management systems and emerging technologies.
• Analytical & Problem‑Solving Skills – Exhibits excellent problem‑solving abilities with a methodical approach and strong attention to detail.
• Business Development Engagement – Willing and able to support marketing and business‑development initiatives, including networking, writing articles, attending events and delivering presentations.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role.