Agriculture & Estates Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned firm seeks an Agriculture & Estates Solicitor in Ipswich, ideal for a junior lawyer with 3+ PQE and a distinct interest in agricultural law. This role offers the chance to work within a highly skilled team, engaging in diverse property transactions while benefiting from a structured career development path.

Benefits

Market-leading salary and benefits package

Several bonus incentives

Hybrid/flexible working

Structured training and support

Qualifications

• 3+ PQE with strong interest in agriculture, equestrian and conservation.
• Background in real estate or commercial law desired.
• Practical and personable, keen on land-owning clients' demands.

Responsibilities

• Handle buying/selling of farm land and rural estates.
• Manage agricultural tenancies and rights of way.
• Work closely with the private client team on tax matters.

Skills

Interest in agriculture

Client relationship building

Practical problem-solving

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Agriculture & Estates Solicitor (3+ PQE) | Ipswich, Suffolk

Recognised as top-tier by the legal directories and praised for its people-focused ethos, the firm has grown consistently without compromising its supportive, down-to-earth environment. Lawyers here enjoy genuine flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to develop a rewarding, long-term career within a close-knit and forward-thinking team.

A standout opportunity has arisen for a junior solicitor with a keen interest in rural land, estates, and agricultural property work. You'll be joining a top-ranked team at a well-regarded regional firm with a strong reputation in this specialist field.

This is a great move for an ambitious solicitor with at three years' post-qualification experience and a passion for agricultural law.

Whether you're coming from a property, private client, or commercial angle of agricultural law, this role offers the chance to step into a technically engaging and future-focused area of law with plenty of support and development.

The Role

You'll work as part of a highly skilled and approachable team, handling a wide variety of work relating to rural property and land, including:

• Buying and selling farm land, and rural estates (including complex agreements like overages and options)
• Agricultural tenancies and occupation rights
• Rights of way, easements, and boundary issues
• Equestrian and sporting rights
• Working closely with the private client team on succession planning, trust structures, and tax matters affecting landowners

You'll have the chance to run smaller transactions yourself, while also working closely with senior lawyers on larger, high-value matters.

You'll also be involved in meetings with clients, land agents, and professionals from across the rural sector - as well as attending events that support the team's business development strategy.

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor (3+ PQE)
• Strong interest in the world of agriculture/equestrian/conservation projects
• Either experience in agriculture, or a background in real estate, private client or commercial law with a desire to specialise
• Someone practical, personable and genuinely keen to get to grips with the unique demands of land-owning clients
• A proactive approach to building client relationships

Why Join This Team?:

• Clear development path and mentoring from specialists in the field
• Market-leading salary and benefits package
• Several bonus incentives
• Hybrid/flexible working
• Structured training and support to grow your expertise
• A firm with a national reputation in the rural and estates sector

If you're looking for somewhere to develop your skillset and grow with like-minded professionals in a forward-thinking, people-first environment, this could be the role for you.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Andrew Chapman on 0203 865 2113, or apply now for immediate consideration.