Agricultural Solicitor | Rural Property & Tenancies Expert

Ware & Kay Solicitors Ltd; Malton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Building – Corporate volunteering

Professional Development- Structured,

Bonus Scheme – criteria for eligible

Health and Wellbeing benefits

Legal services- criteria for eligible

Enhanced annual leave

Long Service Award

Cycle 2 Work Scheme

Job summary

Ware & Kay Solicitors Ltd in Malton is seeking an experienced Agricultural Solicitor to manage a varied caseload and provide expert advice on farm property, tenancies, and related governance. You will build client relationships, drive business development, and maintain high professional standards.

The role requires 3+ years PQE in agricultural law, strong drafting skills, and a pragmatic approach to solving complex rural matters for landowners and lenders.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in agricultural law
• Experience advising on Farm Business Tenancies, Agricultural Holdings Act Tenancies, Grazing Licenses
• Drafting and advising on development agreements such as options, easements, overage/clawback
• Strong client service and ability to build repeat business
• Experience handling sale/purchase of agricultural property and businesses
• Experience acting for lenders on security and funding matters
• Proven ability to manage files efficiently using case management systems
• Commitment to professional practice rules and regulatory standards
• Support marketing and business development activities
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of agricultural matters
• Provide expert legal advice on farm property and tenancies
• Draft and negotiate development agreements
• Act for lenders on security and funding matters
• Support business development and client relationship growth
• Ensure files are managed efficiently and compliant with standards
• Contribute to training and professional development

Skills

Agricultural law

Farm tenancies

Security & funding advice

Client relationship management

Tools

Case management software

Time recording systems

Job description

Ware & Kay Solicitors Ltd in Malton is seeking an experienced Agricultural Solicitor to manage a varied caseload and provide expert advice on farm property, tenancies, and related governance. You will build client relationships, drive business development, and maintain high professional standards.

The role requires 3+ years PQE in agricultural law, strong drafting skills, and a pragmatic approach to solving complex rural matters for landowners and lenders.