Solicitor - Agricultural Property - Exeter - 2-5 Years PQE

Solicitor - Agricultural Property - Exeter - 2-5 Years PQE

Location: Exeter

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time or Part-time (with flexibility)

Salary: £45,000 to £65,000 (depending on experience)

Chadwick Nott are delighted to be working with a highly respected South West law firm seeking a Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Practitioner with 2-5 years' post qualification experience to join its well established Business Services Team in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity to specialise in agricultural and rural property matters within a collaborative, high performing environment, offering quality work and strong client service.

The Role

You'll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of agricultural and rural property matters, including:

• Sales and purchases of farmland and rural estates
• Agricultural tenancies and licences
• Easements, rights of way, and boundary issues
• Advising farmers, landowners, and rural businesses
• Liaising with clients, agents, and other professionals
• Supporting a collaborative and ambitious team culture
• Maintaining high professional standards and compliance

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor, legal executive, or practitioner with:

• 2-5 years PQE in agricultural or rural property law (or strong interest in developing expertise in this area)
• Strong technical and drafting skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence in managing matters independently
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Motivation, organisation, and a proactive mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal IT systems
• Willingness to attend client meetings and external events

Benefits

The firm offers:

• Competitive salary (£45,000-£65,000 DOE)
• Generous holiday allowance
• Flexible working arrangements (full or part time)
• A supportive and intellectually stimulating work environment
• Clear career progression pathways
• Recognition for high quality work and client service
• Comprehensive benefits package

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

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Chadwick Nott is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs. At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything else personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.