Agricultural Property Solicitor - Top Tier Rural Law Firm - Senior Level

QED Legal; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal practice in Manchester seeks an experienced solicitor specializing in agricultural law with at least 4 years PQE. This role offers autonomy over a diverse caseload, involving agricultural land sales, tenancy agreements, and various property matters. The candidate will also engage in business development and client networking. Competitive salary between £50,000 - £100,000, along with benefits including work-life balance, pension, and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Work/life balance

Pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Bonus potential

Ability to work from home

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years PQE in agricultural law required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage own caseload.
• Experience with agricultural land transactions and property matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload including agricultural land sales and tenancy agreements.
• Assist with business development and enhance existing client network.
• Deal with various agricultural law matters including boundary disputes.

Skills

Excellent understanding of agricultural law

Client relationship management

Business development skills

Education

Legal qualifications with minimum 4 Year PQE

Job description

Job Overview

Opportunity to join this Legal 500 listed based practice and form part of one of the strongestagricultural law teams in the North West. You will need to have a gained a minimum of 4Year PQE+ as you will be expected to work with minimal supervision and have the autonomy of your own caseload & clients.

You will be required to deal with a mix of agricultural law & property matters.The agricultural work will consist of agricultural land sales, farm sales (in excess of £2,000,000+), tenancy agreements, diversification projects and landed estates, as well as this you will be expected to deal with succession planning, rights of way & boundary disputes, renewable energy schemes and much more.

There will be a mixed client base in place, which will include a high proportion of local farmers & agricultural businesses, as well as dealing with NFU Panel work on a national basis. You will be provided with an existing caseload to deal with however you will also be expected to assist with business development once settled and continue with the growth of their existing client network.

Salary will be based on PQE level however Associate / Senior Associates / Legal Directors can earn between £50,000 - £100,000 at this practice. Other benefits include work/life balance, pension, very generous holiday allowance, ability to work from home, bonus and more. For a confidential chat about this role please contact Nick Skelly at QED Legal.