Agricultural Property Lawyer (Flexible Location)

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop an existing caseload of agricultural matters
  

• Advise on Farm Business Tenancies and Agricultural Holdings Act Tenancies
  

• Handle farm and rural property acquisitions and disposals
  

• Liaise with clients and agents
  

• Draft and negotiate easements and transfers for utility companies
  

• Support our Renewables Team with agricultural property advice.
  

• Prepare auction packs and manage exchange, completion, and post -completion work (e.g. SDLT, Land Registry, Companies House filings)
  

• Promote the firm’s agricultural services in line with our Marketing Policy
  

Requirements

We welcome applications from qualified solicitors, legal executives, or experienced fee earners with a passion for agricultural law.

Essential:

• Genuine interest in and enthusiasm for agricultural property law
  

• Previous experience in residential, commercial, or agricultural property
  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  

• Organised, proactive, and confident in managing own workload
  

• IT proficient, with solid experience in Microsoft Office
  

Desirable:

• Familiarity with case management systems, particularly Visual Files or SOS Connect
  

• Understanding of Solicitors’ Accounts Rules and Money Laundering Regulations
  

• Business development or marketing experience within the legal sector
  

• Public speaking or presentation experience
  

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
  
  
• Staff discounts on legal services
  
  
• Income protection and life assurance (3x salary)
  
  
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
  
  
• Employee Assistance Programme
  
  
• A supportive, professional and forward -thinking team environment