Agricultural Property Solicitor

Simpson Judge; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm specializing in agricultural law is seeking an Agricultural Property Solicitor with 2-10 years PQE. The role involves managing caseloads, advising on land development, and drafting agreements. Strong experience in agricultural property law is required. This position offers a hybrid work model based in Bristol, requiring 2-3 days in the office. Competitive salary between £55,000 and £110,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) or CLC with solid experience in agricultural, rural property law.
• Strong knowledge of estate management and tenancy arrangements (AHA, FBT).
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload including sales, purchases, lettings of agricultural property.
• Advise on land development and diversification projects.
• Draft and negotiate a variety of agricultural property agreements.
• Provide legal guidance on estate management.
• Collaborate on regulatory, commercial, and compliance issues.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Stay updated with legal, policy, and regulatory developments.

Skills

Experience in agricultural, rural, property law

Knowledge of UK agricultural property law

Excellent drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Client management skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) or CLC

Job description

Job Title: Agricultural Property Solicitor 2-10 PQE

Salary: £55,000 – £110,000

Hours: Full Time

Location: Bristol, Hybrid, 2- 3 days a week in the office.

Job Reference: CWS533

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage your own caseload from start to finish, including sales, purchases, lettings, and licences of agricultural and rural property.
• Advise on land development and diversification projects, including promotion and option agreements, renewable energy schemes, and other rural enterprise initiatives.
• Draft and negotiate a variety of agricultural property agreements, working collaboratively with paralegals and colleagues.
• Provide legal guidance on estate management, including succession planning, Agricultural Holdings Act (AHA) and Farm Business Tenancies (FBT), and rights of way.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to advise on regulatory, commercial, and compliance issues affecting rural businesses.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships with landowners, farmers, and estate managers.
• Keep up-to-date with legal, policy, and regulatory developments in agricultural, land use, and environmental law.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) or CLC with solid experience with experience in agricultural, rural, property law.
• Strong knowledge of UK agricultural property law, estate management, and tenancy arrangements (AHA, FBT).
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills.
• Strong client management and communication skills.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with a wider team.

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