Agricultural Property Lawyer (Flexible Location)

Themis Recruit; Horncastle; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking a dedicated lawyer to join their esteemed Agricultural Law team. This role involves managing a broad caseload and contributing to the firm's strategic growth in agricultural law. The firm offers a supportive environment with extensive experience in agricultural property matters.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Staff discounts on legal services

Income protection and life assurance

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in agricultural property law.
• Previous experience in residential, commercial, or agricultural property.
• Confidence in managing workload independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop an existing caseload of agricultural matters.
• Draft and negotiate easements and transfers for utility companies.
• Support the Renewables Team with agricultural property advice.

Skills

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Organisational skills

Proactivity

IT proficiency

Education

Qualified solicitor

Legal executive

Experience as a fee earner

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

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Horncastle, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.06.2025

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06.08.2025

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Job Description
Our client, one of the UK’s oldest and most respected law firms, are hiring! With over 150 years of history, our client are a "Top 200" Law Firm and a leading provider of wealth management services, operating across Lincolnshire and the Midlands. Their highly regarded Agricultural Team is ranked in the Legal 500, and due to continued success, are now looking for a dedicated lawyer to help them grow this vital area of the business.


This is an exciting opportunity to work within our clients established Agricultural Law team, handling a broad caseload and contributing to the firm’s strategic growth in this specialist area.

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
  

Requirements
We welcome applications from qualified solicitors, legal executives, or experienced fee earners with a passion for agricultural law. Essential: 1) Genuine interest in and enthusiasm for agricultural property law 2) Previous experience in residential, commercial, or agricultural property 3) Strong written and verbal communication skills 4) Organised, proactive, and confident in managing own workload 5) IT proficient, with solid experience in Microsoft Office Desirable: 1) Familiarity with case management systems, particularly Visual Files or SOS Connect 2) Understanding of Solicitors’ Accounts Rules and Money Laundering Regulations 3) Business development or marketing experience within the legal sector 4) Public speaking or presentation experience