Agricultural Property Solicitor – London

Origin Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking an experienced agricultural property lawyer to join their London team. This role involves managing complex transactions for prestigious clients, including corporate landowners and charitable organizations. Candidates should have over 2 years PQE in agricultural law, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage a diverse caseload. This position offers a competitive salary starting at £85K and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Extensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE in agricultural property or rural real estate law.
• Proven ability to manage your own caseload.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle investment sales and purchases for corporate landowners.
• Manage sales and purchase of agricultural land and farms.
• Draft agreements for agricultural tenancies and partnerships.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Attention to detail

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Job description

The Role

We are working with a leading UK law firm, recognised in the Legal 500 and consistently ranked among the Sunday Times Top 100 companies to work for, to expand their London-based agricultural team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-value, complex transactions within the Food and Agribusiness sector. The role offers a competitive salary well above NQ levels (starting at £85K) and an extensive benefits package.

You will handle a wide range of matters, including:

• Investment sales and purchases for corporate landowners, educational institutions, and charities
• Sale and purchase of agricultural land, farms, estates, and equine properties
• Agricultural and business tenancies
• Farming partnerships
• Renewable energy projects
• Mineral leases
• Refinancing transactions for rural businesses and landowners

You Will Bring

• 2+ years PQE in agricultural property or rural real estate law
• Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail
• Ability to manage your own caseload and build client relationships
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Why Join

You will work with prestigious clients such as universities, colleges, corporate landowners, charities, pension funds, national farming businesses, investors in land, trustees, and owners of prominent landed estates.

This role offers a varied and challenging caseload, with direct client contact from day one, providing excellent opportunities to build long-lasting relationships and develop your expertise in agricultural law.

Apply If you are looking for an exciting next step in your career in agricultural property law, we would love to hear from you.