Locum Private Client Solicitor

Overview

My client is a well-established regional law firm with a strong national reputation for excellence in Private Client and Rural Estates work. The firm is recognised for its deep expertise, particularly in advising high-net-worth individuals, families, and landowners across the Agricultural and Farming sector. Known for its pragmatic approach, technical precision, and commitment to client service, the firm provides a collaborative and supportive working environment.

Job Title: Locum Private Client Solicitor

Location: Remote

Contract Type: 3-Month Contract

Location: South West England (REMOTE)

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of Private Client matters, with particular emphasis on Trusts, complex Estates, and succession planning for agricultural and rural clients.
• Provide bespoke legal and tax advice to farmers, landowners, and high-net-worth families, ensuring the protection and smooth transition of multi-generational assets.
• Advise on Agricultural Property Relief (APR), Business Property Relief (BPR), and Inheritance Tax (IHT) implications for complex farming estates and rural holdings.
• Draft and review Trust instruments, Declarations of Trust, Wills, Deeds of Variation, and other estate planning documentation.
• Guide executors, trustees, and beneficiaries through all aspects of estate administration, including complex asset structures and cross-border considerations.
• Work collaboratively with the firm's tax, property, and corporate specialists to deliver joined-up, practical advice.
• Ensure client matters are handled efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with SRA and firm quality standards.
• Maintain excellent client communication and contribute to the firm's reputation for long-standing professional relationships within the agricultural community.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with proven experience in Private Client law, including Trusts and complex Estates.
• Strong background advising agricultural and rural clients, including farmers, landed estates, and family-owned businesses.

How to apply

If this Locum Private Client Solicitor role is of interest to you then please apply via the link provided or for more information reach out to

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

About the job

Contract Type: Temporary

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Private Client & Tax

Workplace Type: Remote

Experience Level: Associate

Location: South West England

Job Reference: KM72XH-9C342831

Date posted: 8 October 2025

Consultant: Sharna Duncan