Agricultural Property Lawyer

Lynx Employment Services Ltd; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm and wealth management provider seeks an Agricultural Property Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their Agricultural Law team. This role involves handling diverse agricultural property matters, client management, and providing marketing support to enhance team expertise. A passion for agricultural law and a proactive approach are essential for success within this niche area of practice.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Income protection and life assurance (3x salary)

Staff discount on legal fees

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive or demonstrable experience in property.
• Strong interest in agricultural law.
• Sound knowledge of AML regulations.

Responsibilities

• Handle a mix of agricultural work including tenancies and property sales.
• Maintain accurate time records and manage financial performance.
• Act as a point of contact for clients.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Highly organised

Confident using MS Office and case management systems

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Experience in agricultural, residential, or commercial property

Tools

MS Office

Visual Files

SOS Connect

Job description

A leading Top 200 UK law firm and wealth management provider is seeking a proactiveAgricultural Property Solicitor or Legal Executiveto join its expanding and highly regarded Agricultural Law team (as recognised by the Legal 500). With offices across Lincolnshire and the Midlands, we offer a flexible working environment and a real opportunity to specialise in this niche and rewarding area of law.

Benefits Include:

• Generous holiday entitlement

• Income protection and life assurance (3x salary)

• Staff discount on legal fees

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

The Role

You will work on a wide range of agricultural property matters and play an important part in supporting, maintaining, and growing a high-quality caseload. This is a fantastic opportunity for a legal professional with a genuine passion for agricultural law to grow their career in a specialist team with great prospects for development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle a broad mix of agricultural work including:

  • Farm Business Tenancies and Agricultural Holdings Act Tenancies

  • Acquisition and sale of farms and rural property

  • Easements, transfers, and renewables-related property work

  • Auction packs, SDLT, Land Registry and Companies House submissions

• Act as a point of contact for clients and agents

• Promote the team’s expertise through marketing and business development activity

• Maintain accurate time records, ensure billing compliance, and manage financial performance of files

• Maximise cross-referrals with other teams and service lines

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• A qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive OR demonstrable experience in agricultural, residential, or commercial property

• Strong interest in or passion for agricultural law

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise a busy workload

• Sound knowledge of AML regulations and the Solicitors Accounts Rules

• Confident using MS Office and case management systems

Desirable:

• Experience with Visual Files or SOS Connect

• Business development and marketing experience

• Strong presentation and public speaking skills

Details:

• Hours:09:00 – 17:15, Monday to Friday (36.25 hours/week)

• Location:Flexible across any of our 8 office locations in Lincolnshire and the Midlands

• Salary:Competitive, depending on experience

• Travel:A full UK driving licence and access to a car is required