Locum Private Client Solicitor

Due to planned growth, my client is seeking a locum Private Client Solicitor to join their team in London.

Assignment Details

• Locum position

• Initial duration: 3 months

• High likelihood of extension or potential permanent route

• Hybrid arrangement with preferred office attendance Tuesday-Thursday

• Immediate start preferred.

The Opportunity

The incoming solicitor will join the Probate arm of a rapidly scaling company known for delivering a more human and technology-enabled approach to estate administration and estate planning. The role sits at the heart of their legal service, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure clients receive clear, compassionate and streamlined support.

This role suits someone looking for something different from the traditional private client environment-more autonomy, faster pace, and the chance to influence how legal services evolve.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a full probate caseload, including complex grant-only and estate administration matters.

• Serve as the main client contact, conducting initial calls and providing clear, empathetic guidance throughout.

• Support estate planning matters such as wills, with potential involvement in trusts where relevant.

• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to deliver a smooth client experience.

• Assist with the improvement of templates, workflows and processes suited to a fast-paced environment.

• Support additional projects that naturally arise within a high-growth setting.

The Environment

Candidates can expect a forward-thinking, mission-driven culture built around compassion, innovation and openness. The business is one of the fastest-growing tech companies in the UK and offers a non-traditional setting for solicitors who want to develop, take ownership, and avoid the rigidity of a classic firm structure.

Requirements

• Qualified Private Client Solicitor with strong, demonstrable probate experience (essential).

• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, modern, tech-driven environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly and compassionately.

• STEP qualification (advantageous but not essential).

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

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