Solicitor Consultant
Posted Today by IFW Legal
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Solicitor Consultant involves providing expert legal advice on Estate Planning, including drafting Wills and related documentation for clients in England and Wales, as well as expatriates. This position is ideal for a lawyer with over 3 years of PQE who seeks to grow their practice without the pressure of an existing client base. The consultant will work remotely and collaborate with Chartered Accountants to deliver comprehensive Estate Planning solutions. A strong commitment to client care and confidentiality is essential for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct detailed client consultations to provide strategic, tailored Estate Planning advice.
- Draft high-quality English and/or Islamic Wills, LPAs, Trusts, and related legal documents.
- Maintain a current, authoritative understanding of relevant laws and regulations to ensure absolute compliance.
Key Skills:
- 3+ years PQE with proven experience in Will drafting, LPAs, and Estate Planning.
- Strong legal research abilities with confident, accurate application of the law.
- Exceptional drafting and written communication skills.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and strategic thinking capabilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage matters seamlessly from instruction through to completion.
- A strong commitment to confidentiality, ethical practice, and delivering exceptional client care.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Number of positions available: Unlimited
Job Description: We are seeking highly skilled, detail-oriented Solicitor Consultant(s) (3+ years PQE) to join our Private Client Department on a self-employed consultancy basis. This is a standout opportunity for an ambitious lawyer looking to grow their practice without the pressure of bringing an existing client base. You will deliver expert legal advice on all aspects of Estate Planning—including drafting English and/or Islamic Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, and related documentation—for clients based in England and Wales, as well as expatriates holding assets within this jurisdiction. Our practice has expanded into Qatar and is helping UK expats based in Qatar. Experience in drafting and legalising global wills is useful but not essential. Working alongside our network of Chartered Accountants, you will support clients with comprehensive, end-to-end Estate Planning solutions. IFW Legal is a commercially minded, digitally driven firm that generates a strong and consistent workflow through effective social media campaigns and targeted digital marketing.
Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed client consultations to provide strategic, tailored Estate Planning advice.
- Draft high-quality English and/or Islamic Wills, LPAs, Trusts, and related legal documents.
- Maintain a current, authoritative understanding of relevant laws and regulations to ensure absolute compliance.
Requirements
- 3+ years PQE with proven experience in Will drafting, LPAs, and Estate Planning.
- Strong legal research abilities with confident, accurate application of the law.
- Exceptional drafting and written communication skills.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and strategic thinking capabilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage matters seamlessly from instruction through to completion; administrative support will be provided.
- A strong commitment to confidentiality, ethical practice, and delivering exceptional client care.
This position is integral to our mission of providing efficient, high-quality, client-focused legal services. We emphasise quick turnaround times and place great importance on client feedback to continually refine and elevate our service offering. Please note that it is a mandatory requirement that details of 2 referees are provided. Please feel free to send your CV and a brief cover letter to faareen@ifwlegal.co.uk.
Job Type: Contract
Work Location: Remote