Agricultural & Estates Solicitor

BCL Legal; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Agricultural & Estates Solicitor to join its team in Northampton. You will advise on rural land, farming, and estate matters, working with a range of clients. Ideal candidates will have 2-6 years’ PQE and strong experience in agricultural property law. This role offers excellent benefits and opportunities for career progression in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Genuine progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-6 years' PQE in agricultural or rural property matters.
• Strong communication and client management skills.
• Experience in high-value rural land, farming, and estate matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a wide range of rural and agricultural matters.
• Support private wealth teams on tax, trusts, and development.
• Involvement in business development and maintaining client relationships.

Skills

Agricultural property law

Client management

Business development

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

STEP qualification (bonus)

Job description

Agricultural & Estates Solicitor | 2-6 PQE | Leading national firm | Northampton

A top-ranked national law firm is seeking an experienced Agricultural & Estates Solicitor to join its highly regarded team in Northampton. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to work alongside industry-leading lawyers, advising on high-value rural land, farming, and estate matters.

The Role:
· Advising landed estates, farmers, agricultural businesses and HNW individuals on a wide range of rural and agricultural matters.
· Work includes acquisitions and disposals of agricultural land, agricultural tenancies, succession planning, and rural estate management.
· Supporting private wealth teams on cross-disciplinary work, including tax, trusts, and development matters.
· Involvement in business development and maintaining strong client relationships.

The Candidate:
· A qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 2-6 years' PQE (although those just outside this range are also encouraged to apply).
· Strong experience in agricultural or rural property matters, ideally gained at a well-respected regional or national firm.
· An understanding of the nuances of working with landowners, estate owners, and rural clients.
· STEP qualification or an interest in private wealth work is a bonus but not essential.
· Excellent communication and client management skills.

The Firm:
· A leading national firm with an award-winning private wealth and rural property practice.
· Tier 1 ranked for agriculture and estates work (Legal 500 / Chambers).
· Genuine progression opportunities and structured career paths.
· Hybrid working and a collegiate culture.
· Competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

Next Steps:
If you're an ambitious Agricultural & Estates Solicitor looking to develop your career with a highly respected firm in Northampton, this is an outstanding opportunity.

For more information or to apply, contact Lauren Evans at BCL Legal for a confidential conversation.