Agricultural Property Solicitor

Origin Legal; Greater 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 expand their London-based team. The role involves managing complex transactions in the Food and Agribusiness sector, offering a starting salary of £85K and various benefits. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years PQE in agricultural law, strong detail orientation, and excellent interpersonal skills. Join prestigious clients like universities and corporate landowners, providing direct client contact and opportunities to enhance your expertise in agricultural law.

Responsibilities

• Handle investment sales and purchases for corporate landowners, educational institutions, and charities.
• Manage sale and purchase of agricultural land, farms, estates, and equine properties.
• Handle agricultural and business tenancies.
• Assist with farming partnerships.
• Work on renewable energy projects.
• Manage mineral leases.
• Support refinancing transactions for rural businesses and landowners.

Skills

2+ years PQE in agricultural property or rural real estate law

Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail

Ability to manage own caseload

Excellent communication and interpersonal 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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• 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

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