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
Hourly rate: £50 - £65 per hour via an umbrella company
Contract Type: 3-Month Contract
Location: Ideally warwickshire but would consider remote
What your day to day would look like as a Locum Private Client Solicitor:
- 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
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 sharna.duncan@robertwalters.com
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