Agricultural Property Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Attractive benefits package

Excellent work-life balance

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Lancashire is seeking an Agricultural Property Solicitor with at least 1 year PQE. You will provide expert legal advice to farmers and landowners on a variety of rural property matters, while enjoying a supportive working environment and competitive salary. This opportunity offers a chance to develop your expertise further and build long-term client relationships in agricultural law. Contact the provided number for more details on applying.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year’s PQE in agricultural and estates-related property transactions.
• Experience in negotiating documentation for renewable energy projects.
• Strong client-focused approach and interest in rural and agricultural work.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist legal advice to farmers and agri-businesses.
• Handle buying and selling land and agricultural tenancies.
• Develop professional relationships with clients and agricultural professionals.

Skills

Agricultural property transactions

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

1+ PQE

Job description

Agricultural Property Solicitor

1+ PQE; Lancashire; Competitive Salary. An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a highly regarded Agricultural Department, working closely with leading Partners who are recognised experts in their field. To apply please call Teagan on 0161 850 0745 and quote Job Ref: 2351.

THE ROLE

The successful candidate will provide specialist legal advice to farmers, landowners, estates and agri‑businesses across a broad range of rural property matters. This role offers exposure to high quality instructions, long‑standing client relationships and the opportunity to further develop a specialist agricultural property practice within a supportive and collaborative team. The department is consistently recognised for its quality of work, being ranked in both The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for the strength of its agricultural and estates expertise.

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year’s PQE and experience handling agricultural and estates‑related property transactions including buying and selling land, farms, woodlands, and landed estates, agricultural secured lending, negotiating documentation relating to renewable energy projects, agricultural tenancies and easements, and option and pre‑emption agreements. Knowledge of related areas such as commons, mines and minerals and sporting rights would be advantageous, though not essential. You will be a strong team player with the ability to communicate effectively and build trusted working relationships with a wide range of clients, agents and other agricultural professionals. A proactive, client‑focused approach and a genuine interest in rural and agricultural work are essential.

THE FIRM

The firm offers a supportive and inclusive working environment, a highly competitive salary, and an attractive benefits package. The firm provides an outstanding opportunity to achieve an excellent work‑life balance while working on high quality, specialist matters.

HOW TO APPLY

Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on 0113 320 0575 / 0161 850 0745 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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