Agricultural Property Litigation Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an experienced Agricultural Property Litigation Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years' PQE. The role involves managing a diverse caseload in agricultural and rural property matters, such as contract disputes and tenancy issues. This firm is known for its supportive culture and offers genuine career progression. Interested candidates can find a fulfilling opportunity within a team dedicated to excellent client outcomes and a people-first approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' PQE in property litigation, ideally within the agricultural or rural sector.

Responsibilities

• Handle varied and high-quality caseload of agricultural property matters.
• Manage contract disputes relating to the sale and purchase of land.
• Provide succession tenancy advice and representation.

Skills

Property litigation

Understanding of the agricultural sector

Client relationship management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Agricultural Property Litigation Solicitor (5+ PQE) | Growing Legal 500 Practice | Yorkshire and Midlands

A well-established and highly regarded practice with a fast growing presence is seeking an experienced Agricultural Property Litigation Solicitor (5+ PQE) to join its specialist Property Litigation team.

The Firm

This is a highly regarded regional law firm with offices across the North-West. The firm is widely recognised for its people‑first culture and has been repeatedly named among the UK’s best employers, including high rankings within the legal sector.

Known for challenging traditional law‑firm models, the firm focuses on delivering excellent client outcomes while creating a supportive, inclusive and commercially minded working environment. They place strong emphasis on supporting their people to develop long‑term careers with them, offering genuine career progression alongside flexibility and wellbeing support.

The Role

You will handle a varied and high‑quality caseload of agricultural and rural property matters, including:

• Contract disputes relating to the sale and purchase of land
• Partnership and company disputes involving agricultural land
• Farm Business Tenancy and Agricultural Holdings Act tenancy disputes, including arbitrations and Land Tribunal applications
• Enforcement and termination of statutory agreements (including s38, s278, s106 and s104 agreements)
• Succession tenancy advice and representation
• Rights of way
• Boundary disputes
• Restrictive covenants
• Easements (including drainage and waste)
• Flooding, environmental and planning issues
• Telecommunications matters

The team regularly acts for farmers, landed estates, landowners and landlords, tenants, partnerships and companies. A strong understanding of the agricultural sector and the cultural complexities of family‑owned farming businesses is highly desirable.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE in property litigation, ideally within the agricultural or rural sector

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and forward‑thinking firm with genuine prospects for progression.

If you are interested in hearing more about this role, please give me a call on 07441937615.