Agricultural Property Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Norfolk is seeking a 2+ PQE Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive to join their Agricultural Property team. This role offers a strong caseload, hybrid working options, and opportunities for career advancement. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in Agricultural Law or Rural Property and will be responsible for advising landowners on legal matters while managing client files efficiently.

Benefits

Progression opportunities

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Self-care days

Health cash plan

Death in service

Pension contribution

Parking

Admin support

Qualifications

• Strong background in Agricultural Law or Rural Property.
• Ability to manage client/matter files under supervision.
• Maintaining and enhancing up-to-date legal skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise landowners on agricultural and rural property.
• Manage and supervise various stages of legal proceedings.
• Develop new business from existing clients.

Skills

Expert legal advice

Client management

Negotiation

Documentation drafting

Education

2+ PQE Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Job Overview

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a 2+ PQE Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive to join a well-established Agricultural Property team in Norfolk. This role is ideal for a professional with a strong background in Agricultural Law or Rural Property, looking to step into a ready-made caseload and further their career in the agricultural sector.

Key Responsibilities

Advise landowners on all aspects of agricultural and rural property including

• Financing arrangements
• Third party agreements
• Option, promotion and overage agreements
• Tenancies (including Agricultural Holding Act 1986)
• First registrations of unregistered land at HM Land Registry

Skills and Experience

To generate new work and provide an ongoing service to existing clients. Manage client/matter files under supervision and ensure full compliance. Provide expert legal advice to a range of clients including the negotiation and drafting of documentation. Carry out in an effective, efficient and timely manner the various stages of legal proceedings with the aim of protecting the interests of the client. Help develop new business from existing clients and other professionals Maintain and enhance up to date legal skills.

Benefits

• Progression opportunities
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Self-care days
• Health cash plan
• Death in service
• Pension contribution
• Parking
• Hybrid 2 days at home
• Admin support

Next steps

If you are a motivated and talented Agricultural property Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive looking to join a leading law firm please get in touch.