Private Client Locum

Private Client Solicitor – Locum
Location: Hampshire
Start date: Monday
Duration: Until December
Working pattern: Full-time, office-based with hybrid considered

A well-established Hampshire firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to provide locum cover during a period of permanent recruitment. This role offers the opportunity to manage a busy and varied caseload, with strong secretarial support and modern systems in place (LEAP and Quill).

The caseload will include:

• Managing Court of Protection applications, including complex or contentious cases
• Supporting Attorneys and Deputies, including the preparation of Court of Protection reports
• Advising on and preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney, as well as registering existing Enduring Powers of Attorney
• Preparing Wills of all types, from simple to highly complex, including those incorporating life interest and discretionary trusts
• Drafting declarations of trust for jointly owned property
• Guiding clients through the process of obtaining Grants of Representation
• Overseeing the full administration of estates, including drafting deeds of variation

Requirements:

• Strong private client experience, including complex estates and Court of Protection work
• Ability to manage a full caseload independently
• Previous locum experience is advantageous

Additional information:

• Secretarial support provided
• Parking available on site

This is a great role to see you through the winter months, offering stability and the chance to work alongside a highly successful private client team. While the firm’s preference is for someone full-time in the office (with hybrid considered), they are also open to discussing applications from those seeking a fully remote arrangement.

If you are interested in this position, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me on 07441 916 148 or apatel@venngroup.com.