Locum Solicitor - Private Wealth - Reed : Job Details

Locum Solicitor - Private Wealth (TEMP)

• Annual Salary: £(DoE)
• Location: Richmond OR Woking
• Job Type:  Temporary (6-10-Week Cover Initially, with potential for ongoing work)

An award winning, Legal500 “Best Law Firm 2025” is seeking a confident and capable Qualified Solicitor of England & Wales to join our Private Wealth Team in Woking on a basis to cover sickness. This role offers a hybrid working model, combining both office and home working to allow flexibility. The successful candidate will ideally spend three days a week in the Richmond AND/OR Woking office. We cater to a diverse mix of clients, including those with business interests, assets abroad, and complex family structures. This position provides an opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Continue the administration of various probates and handle full spectrum private client matters including:
  • Lifetime and succession planning.
  • Advising on the structure of Wills as part of a broader estate planning strategy.
  • Managing Lasting Powers of Attorney.
  • Creation, administration, and winding up of trusts.
  • Regular client meetings to advise on the above.
• Administration functions within the team/department.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience as a Private Wealth Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive.
• Capable of managing your own caseload of private client matters.
• Willingness to support on complex matters requiring wider team involvement.
• Excellent communication skills with a passion for helping clients achieve their goals.
• Creative thinking and a team-focused mindset.
• Demonstrated passion for achieving the right outcomes for clients and the firm.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working model with “Dress for your Day” Policy.
• Opportunity to work with a top regional career law firm.
• Supportive environment built on the premise of being “human first”.

To apply for this Locum Solicitor position in Private Wealth, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested to Mark Watts AT Reed Guildford.