Agricultural property solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm in Bath is seeking a qualified solicitor with experience in agricultural and rural property law. Responsibilities include managing a diverse caseload, advising clients on land development, and collaborating with colleagues on compliance issues. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of PQE, strong technical knowledge, and a commitment to client relationships. This position offers an attractive benefits package including generous holiday leave and enhanced employer contributions.

Benefits

Up to 27 days holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Private medical and dental insurance

Life assurance

Gym discounts and various perks

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ PQE in agricultural/rural property law.
• Strong technical knowledge of relevant legal issues.
• Experience advising farming businesses and landowners.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of agricultural and commercial property matters.
• Advise on land development and diversification projects.
• Draft and negotiate agricultural property agreements.
• Provide legal input on estate management.
• Collaborate with colleagues on regulatory issues.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Stay informed on legal developments.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of rural property matters

Interest in countryside affairs

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

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This opportunity is ideal for a solicitor with a genuine interest in rural affairs and experience in agricultural or rural property law. You’ll join a specialist team advising a diverse range of clients including farmers, landowners, estates, and agribusinesses.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage your own caseload of agricultural and commercial property matters from start to finish, including sales, purchases, lettings, and licences involving farmland, rural buildings, and estates.
• Advise on land development and diversification projects, such as promotion and option agreements, and renewable energy schemes.
• Draft and negotiate a range of agricultural property agreements, with support from paralegals and collaboration across the team.
• Provide legal input on estate management, including succession planning, AHA and FBT tenancies, and rights of way.
• Work closely with colleagues in other departments to advise clients on regulatory, commercial, and compliance issues affecting rural businesses.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships with landowners, farmers, and estate managers.
• Stay informed on legal and policy developments in agricultural, land use, and environmental law

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales), ideally with 2+ years’ PQE agricultural/ rural property land law
• Strong technical knowledge of rural property matters
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills
• A genuine interest in countryside affairs and rural communities
• Experience working with farming businesses, estates, or landowners is highly desirable

BENEFITS – one of the best on the market

• Up to 27 days holiday + bank + option to buy and sell + special occasion leave (birthday/wedding etc)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave.
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Private medical and dental insurance + Healthcare cashplan + income protection
• Various other perks and discounts including legal services, gym discounts, shops, season tickets etc.
• Many more.

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ Simpsonjudge.co.uk