Agricultural Solicitor (Retrain possible)

Themis Recruit; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A top UK legal firm is looking for a junior lawyer to join their agriculture and estates team. The ideal candidate will have NQ-3 years PQE and a passion for rural matters. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents and managing transactions. The firm offers competitive benefits including 25 days of holiday and private healthcare.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service

Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years

Private Healthcare with BUPA (post-probation)

Profit Share / performance bonus

Life Assurance (4x salary) / Permanent Health Insurance

Paid CSR day

Qualifications

• Dynamic NQ-3 years PQE lawyer with a passion for rural matters.
• Prior experience in agricultural law is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Candidates with a background in Private Client or Property law encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, negotiating, and finalising documentation for property transactions.
• Managing smaller transactions independently and collaborating on larger ones.
• Participating in client meetings and liaising with other law firms.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Interest in business development

Passion for rural matters

Education

NQ-3 years PQE lawyer

Job description

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Norfolk, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Themis Recruit is pleased to share an exciting opportunity for a junior lawyer to join our client's specialist agriculture and landed estates department. Our client is a top 50 UK firm with a heritage spanning over 100 years.

The department:

Recognised as Tier 1 by the Legal 500, our client's agriculture and estates team is one of the largest specialist teams in the UK. The team advises both UK and international clients on all aspects of UK legislation affecting rural real estate investment.

Our client:

Our client is committed to making a positive impact on the communities they serve, reflected in their ESG strategy. Diversity is a cornerstone of their operations, with women comprising 40% of their partnership.

Job Description:

As a valued member of our client's highly successful Agriculture and Estates team, you'll contribute to their growth plans. Working under the leadership of experienced lawyers, you'll handle various rural legal matters, including but not limited to:

• Sales and acquisitions of agricultural property and land (including options, coverages, and pre-emption agreements)
• Sporting and fishing rights
• Banking and refinancing of agricultural properties
• Residential conveyancing and tenancy advice for farming and estate clients
• Business structures and joint venture/collaborative agreements
• Diversification issues
• Succession planning
• Collaborating with Private Client and tax teams on wills, trusts, probate, and tax advice
• Handling renewable energy and natural capital schemes
• Addressing issues related to the basic payment scheme, agri-environment, and ELMS

Your responsibilities will include:

• Drafting, negotiating, and finalising documentation for property transactions, deeds of easement, and other property-related documents
• Managing smaller transactions independently and collaborating on larger ones
• Participating in client meetings and liaising with other law firms

Requirements

We seek a dynamic NQ-3 years PQE lawyer with a passion for rural matters and an interest in agricultural law. Attention to detail and flexibility are essential. An interest in business development is desirable. Prior experience in agricultural law is advantageous but not mandatory; candidates with a background in Private Client or Property law and a desire to specialise are encouraged to apply.

Benefits include:

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service
• Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years
• Private Healthcare with BUPA (post-probation)
• Profit Share / performance bonus
• Life Assurance (4x salary) / Permanent Health Insurance
• Paid CSR day