Agricultural Property Partner

JMC Legal Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Exeter seeks an experienced Agricultural Property Partner to enhance its Agriculture team. This role offers the opportunity to handle complex rural property transactions, foster client relationships, and drive business growth in a supportive environment. The firm values an inclusive culture and offers flexible working arrangements, comprehensive healthcare plans, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Extra annual leave for your birthday

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to the Calm mindfulness app

Involvement in responsible business programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in agricultural property work at a senior level.
• Ambitious with a passion for client care.
• Experienced in generating new business and networking.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of rural property matters.
• Lead business development, generating new opportunities.
• Build strong client relationships and ensure client care.

Skills

Client Care

Business Development

Leadership

Networking

Resilience

Education

Strong background in Residential & Rural Property law

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Agricultural Property Partner | Leading Firm | Exeter

The Firm:

A highly regarded law firm with a strong presence across the South West, known for its exceptional work in Residential & Rural Property, is seeking to expand its Agriculture team in Exeter by recruiting an experienced Agricultural Property Partner. The firm is celebrated for providing top-tier legal services and fostering a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. Its culture is known for being open, inclusive, and supportive, with a strong focus on both client care and professional development.

The Role:

Due to continued success and expansion, the firm is looking to recruit a highly experienced Agricultural Property Partner into their well-established Agriculture team in Exeter. The role offers the chance to work with a diverse range of clients, including private individuals, financial institutions, and those with high-value rural estates.

The successful candidate will be entrusted with a high level of responsibility from day one, working on complex, high-value matters. You will be involved in a variety of work, including advising on rural property transactions, managing estates, and providing strategic advice to clients in the agricultural sector. A key aspect of this role will be generating new business and supporting the firm's growth by building relationships and developing opportunities across the market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a varied caseload of rural property matters, working with both private clients and financial institutions.
• Take a lead role in business development, generating new opportunities and growing the firm's agricultural property offering.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, with a focus on excellent client care and long-term partnerships.
• Play a pivotal role in the team's growth, taking on increasing responsibility for both legal and business development activities.

Who You Are:

• Experience: You will have a strong background in Residential & Rural Property law, with substantial experience in agricultural property work, ideally at a senior level.
• Client Focus: You are a naturally ambitious individual with a passion for client care, and you enjoy building lasting relationships with clients.
• Business Development: You have a flair for networking and business development, with experience in generating new business and expanding your professional network.
• Resilience: Able to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines, you remain calm and effective in demanding situations.
• Leadership: You have the leadership skills to guide a team and mentor junior lawyers while contributing to the strategic growth of the practice.

Why Join This Team?

The firm offers an inclusive, open, and supportive culture where you will have the opportunity to develop both your legal expertise and your business acumen. The firm prides itself on offering flexible working arrangements, ensuring a good work-life balance while providing ongoing career development opportunities.

The Firm's Offer:

• Flexible working arrangements to suit your personal needs.
• Extra annual leave for your birthday, plus the option to buy more holiday.
• Comprehensive healthcare plans, an Employee Assistance Programme, and free access to the Calm mindfulness app to support physical and mental well-being.
• The opportunity to get involved in the firm's responsible business programmes, including environmental and diversity initiatives.