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 advises high-net-worth individuals, families, and landowners across the Agricultural and Farming sector. It is known for its pragmatic approach, technical precision, and commitment to client service, with a collaborative and supportive working environment.
Job Title
Locum Private Client Solicitor
Location
Remote
Contract Type
3-Month Contract
What your day to day would look like
- Manage a varied caseload of Private Client matters, with 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.
- Collaborate 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, please apply via the link provided or contact for more information.
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: North West England
- Salary: £50 - £65 per hour + via umbrella company (or PAYE equivalent)
Job Reference: 60JGDM-642C3982
Date posted: 8 October 2025
Consultant: Sharna Duncan
northern-west legal/private-client-tax 2025-10 11-07 legal North West England GB GB GBP HOUR Robert Walters