Agriculture & Rural Property Solicitor

Are you an experienced Agriculture & Rural Property Solicitor or Legal Executive looking to take the next step in your career with a highly regarded South West law firm?

Our client is a well-established and respected regional practice with an excellent reputation for providing practical, commercially focused legal advice. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Senior Associate (5+ PQE) to join their thriving Agriculture & Rural Property team in Wells.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and collaborative team advising a diverse client base of farmers, landowners, estates, rural businesses and private clients across the South West.

Your work will include:

• Sales and acquisitions of farms, estates and rural land.
• Agricultural tenancies.
• Rural land development and diversification projects.
• Succession planning support.
• Agricultural finance and security matters.
• Managing a high-quality caseload while building and maintaining long-term client relationships.
• Working closely with colleagues across the firm to deliver seamless legal advice.

About You

The successful candidate will be a technically strong and commercially minded Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with a genuine interest in the rural sector.

You'll ideally have:

• At least 5 years' PQE in Agricultural Law, Rural Property, Commercial Property or a closely related discipline (applications from more experienced lawyers are also welcomed).
• Strong technical knowledge of property transactions.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• A collaborative approach, while also being confident managing your own workload.
• Commercial awareness and a pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• The opportunity to join a highly respected and growing Agriculture & Rural Property team.
• High-quality, varied work with an established client base.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression.
• Competitive salary and an attractive benefits package, including:
  • Generous annual leave, including additional days over the Christmas period and a birthday day off.
  • Pension scheme with employer contributions.
  • Life assurance.
  • Annual bonus scheme.
  • Optional private medical insurance.
  • Healthcare cash plan.
  • Employee assistance programme.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Staff discounts and regular social events.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lawyer looking to join a respected regional firm where they can play a key role in the continued success and growth of a thriving Agriculture & Rural Property team.