Agricultural Solicitor

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bath is seeking an experienced Agricultural Solicitor to join their specialist team. This role involves managing a caseload of rural property matters and requires a minimum of 3 years PQE in agricultural law. The firm offers competitive salary, hybrid working options, and ongoing career development in a top-tier team. If you're ready for the next step in your legal career, apply today.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid working options

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' PQE in agricultural or rural property law.
• Experience in non-contentious property matters in a rural context.
• Knowledge of agricultural tenancies and secured lending.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of agricultural transactions.
• Advising on rural property transactions.
• Collaborating with senior colleagues on complex matters.

Skills

Agricultural law expertise

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

Agricultural Solicitor

Bath

Salary up to £75k D.O.E

Yolk Recruitment is supporting an exciting opportunity for an experienced Agricultural Solicitor (Associate or Senior Associate) to join a leading law firm in Bath. If you're seeking to join a highly regarded team known for work in agricultural and rural property sectors, this could be the next step in your legal career.

As an Agricultural Associate / Senior Associate, you'll join a specialist team advising clients including landowners, farmers, estates, and agri-businesses. This role offers the chance to handle a high-quality caseload of non-contentious rural property matters alongside recognised experts.

Responsibilities include:

1. Managing a varied caseload involving the sale and purchase of farms and estates.
2. Advising on rural property transactions, including secured lending and strategic land projects.
3. Supporting clients with agricultural tenancies, renewables, and land development.
4. Collaborating with senior colleagues on complex matters and high-value deals.
5. Building and maintaining strong client and sector partner relationships.

Requirements:

1. A minimum of 3 years' PQE in agricultural or rural property law.
2. Experience handling non-contentious property matters in a rural context.
3. Knowledge of agricultural tenancies, secured lending, or development work.
4. Client-focused, collaborative approach.
5. Excellent communication skills and strong commercial awareness.

What you will receive:

1. Competitive salary, depending on experience.
2. Comprehensive benefits package.
3. Hybrid working options (split between home and office).
4. Exposure to high-quality work with respected industry organisations.
5. Ongoing career development and progression opportunities within a top-tier team.

Next steps:

If you're an Agricultural Solicitor ready for the next career step, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Oliver Coodye at 07458 142 713 for more information. Please send your CV to us.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, embracing diversity and encouraging applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity to enable our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Please note, due to high application volume, we cannot guarantee contact with all candidates. If you haven't heard from us within 7 days, you may have been unsuccessful. Keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.