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 sharna.duncan@robertwalters.com 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 2025-10-08 2025-11-07 legal North West England GB GB GBP 50 65 65 HOUR Robert Walters

https://www.robertwalters.co.uk