An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Agricultural Lawyer to join a well-established and highly regarded law firm with a strong presence across the South West. Known for its expertise in rural and agricultural matters, the firm works closely with farmers, landowners, and rural businesses, providing tailored legal advice across a broad range of property and commercial matters.
This role sits within a growing Farms & Estates team and offers the opportunity to work on high-quality, varied work, with support available for those looking to further develop their expertise in this specialist area.
Main Responsibilities for the successful Agricultural Lawyer:
- Managing a varied caseload of agricultural and rural property matters
- Advising on farm sales and purchases, transfers of equity, and succession planning
- Supporting clients with agricultural tenancies and land/property rights
- Assisting with land development, diversification, and rural commercial projects
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across wider legal disciplines
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and referrers
- Ensuring files are managed in line with regulatory and compliance standards
- Contributing to the ongoing growth and profile of the rural services offering
Main requirements for the successful Agricultural Lawyer:
- Ideally 2–5 years’ PQE or equivalent experience in agricultural or rural property law
- Experience managing your own caseload (or strong exposure with readiness to step up)
- Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Excellent communication and client care skills
- Genuine interest in rural, agricultural, and land-based work
What we offer:
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Full-time or part-time options available
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Ongoing training and development within a specialist area
- Opportunity to work with a strong and established client base
- Clear scope for career progression as the team continues to grow
- Generous holiday allowance and benefits package
This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with an interest in agricultural and rural matters to join a firm that combines strong technical expertise with a genuine understanding of its client base.
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Job Features
| Job Category | Legal |
| Salary | £45000-£55000 + Bonus |
| Vacancy | 5 |
| Job Status | Active |