Agriculture & Estates Solicitor

Austen Lloyd Limited; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious legal firm in Gloucestershire is seeking an Agriculture & Estates Associate/Senior Associate to manage complex rural property matters. This role offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and excellent career progression opportunities within a respected team. Ideal candidates are qualified solicitors with strong expertise in agricultural law and excellent client relationship skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Ongoing professional training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in agriculture and estates or rural property law.
• Strong technical expertise in property transactions, ideally with rural focus.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload across agricultural and landed estates work.
• Advise landowners, farmers, and rural businesses on complex matters.
• Support junior colleagues and participate in business development.

Skills

Strong technical expertise in property transactions

Excellent communication and client relationship skills

Commercial awareness

Leadership potential

Education

Qualified Solicitor in agriculture and estates or rural property law

Job description

Agriculture & Estates Associate / Senior Associate - Gloucestershire

Salary: Competitive | Hybrid Working | Clear Progression Path

A prestigious Legal 500 firm in Gloucestershire is seeking an ambitious Agriculture & Estates Associate or Senior Associate to join its highly respected team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a top-tier client base on high-quality and complex rural property matters, with clear career progression, hybrid working, and a competitive salary on offer.

The Role

You will manage a varied caseload across all aspects of agricultural and landed estates work, including:

• Sales and purchases of farms, estates, and rural land
• Agricultural tenancies and farming partnerships
• Rural property finance and development
• Easements, covenants, and rights of way
• Succession planning and tax considerations in collaboration with the private client team

You will advise a high-profile client base including landowners, farmers, estate owners, and rural businesses. As a senior member of the team, you will also support junior colleagues and play a role in business development.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Excellent prospects for career progression within a Legal 500 firm
• Exposure to a high-quality caseload and top-tier clients
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Ongoing professional training and development opportunities

About You

• Qualified Solicitor in agriculture and estates or rural property law
• Strong technical expertise in property transactions, ideally with rural or agricultural focus
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Commercial awareness and interest in developing client connections
• Ambitious with leadership potential, particularly at Senior Associate level

Austen Lloyd Limited is a Specialist Legal Recruitment Agency operating nationally. Please Note: our advertisements may use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. The role; Ref CW 60873 Agriculture & Estates Associate / Senior Associate - Gloucestershire

For more information send your CV or get in touch with Charlotte at Austen Lloyd as soon as possible - Ref CW 60873 Agriculture & Estates Associate / Senior Associate - Gloucestershire