Agricultural, Rural & Property Solicitor - NQ - 3 PQE Salisbury

Chadwick Nott; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a NQ-3 PQE Agricultural, Rural & Property Solicitor in Salisbury. The role covers a broad mix of land, rural and commercial property matters with genuine scope to develop expertise and build a long-term career within a UK Top 150 firm.

You'll work on landowners, farming businesses, estates, developers and local authorities, handling work from day-to-day property to complex development projects. Strong drafting and client communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with up to 3 years' PQE.
• Experience in Commercial Property, Agricultural Property or Rural Property preferred.
• Strong drafting and technical skills.
• Excellent client communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Sales and acquisitions of agricultural, rural and commercial land.
• Farm and estate acquisitions and disposals.
• Agricultural and commercial leases.
• Option, promotion and development agreements.
• Strategic land transactions and overage arrangements.
• Easements, covenants and other rights affecting land.
• Property matters for farming businesses and succession planning.
• Sales and refinancing of high-value property assets.
• General commercial property transactions.

Skills

Strong technical drafting skills

Commercial, pragmatic approach

Excellent client communication skills

Interest in land and rural development

Ability to build long-term client rel'

Collaborative approach

Job description

Agricultural, Rural & Property Solicitor

NQ - 3 PQE

Salisbury

An exciting opportunity for a NQ-3 PQE solicitor to join a well-established and highly regarded Agricultural, Rural & Property team, working on a broad mix of land, rural and commercial property matters.

This is a role with genuine scope to develop your expertise, take on quality work and build a long-term career within a successful UK Top 150 law firm.

The team advises a diverse client base including landowners, farming businesses, landed estates, developers, local authorities and private clients, with work ranging from day-to-day agricultural property matters through to complex development and strategic land projects.

The Role

• Sales and acquisitions of agricultural, rural and commercial land
• Farm and estate acquisitions and disposals
• Agricultural and commercial leases
• Option, promotion and development agreements
• Strategic land transactions
• Overage arrangements
• Easements, covenants and other rights affecting land
• Property matters relating to farming businesses and succession planning
• Sales, acquisitions and refinancing of high-value property assets
• General commercial property transactions

Candidate Requirements

We're looking for a qualified solicitor with up to 3 years' PQE who has experience in one or more of the following:

• Commercial Property
• Agricultural Property
• Rural Property

You’ll ideally bring:

• Strong technical and drafting skills
• A commercial, pragmatic approach
• Excellent client communication skills
• An interest in land, rural businesses and development
• The ability to build trusted, long-term client relationships
• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn

Commercial property solicitors looking to move into or develop a specialism in agricultural and rural property are particularly encouraged to apply.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a leading law firm with a strong regional presence and an established reputation across a wide range of legal disciplines.

The firm is a UK Top 150 law firm, with teams recognised in both Chambers and Legal 500, with Legal 500 2026 awarding top-tier rankings in several practice areas and recommending the firm across numerous others.

You’ll benefit from:

• High-quality and varied work across agricultural, rural and commercial property
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced and highly regarded lawyers
• Genuine opportunities for career development and progression
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• The chance to develop a long-term specialism in a growing and evolving sector

If you’re a property solicitor looking for your next move and want to combine quality work, career development and a strong team environment, this could be an excellent opportunity to take your career forward.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929

(m) 07435 943574

(e) [e-mail]

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*