Agriculture & Rural Property Lawyer - Somerset

Chadwick Nott; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-office firm in Somerset seeks an experienced Agriculture & Rural Property Lawyer to join their team. The role involves handling a diverse caseload, advising clients on land transactions, and working collaboratively across departments. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of PQE in agricultural law, excellent communication skills, and a passion for countryside matters. This position offers professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' PQE with solid experience in agricultural or rural property law.
• Confident in managing files independently and commercially minded.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad caseload covering land transactions and agricultural tenancies.
• Advise on regulatory and planning issues, draft and negotiate contracts.
• Work closely with clients to provide excellent client service.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Commercially minded

Independent file management

Collaborative approach

Job description

Overview

Agriculture & Rural Property Lawyer - Somerset A fantastic opportunity has opened up for a skilled lawyer to join a thriving Agriculture & Rural Affairs team at a leading multi-office Somerset firm. If you're passionate about countryside matters and want to work with a diverse client base across farming, land, and rural estates then this role offers variety, challenge, and long-term career potential.

You'll handle a broad caseload covering everything from land transactions and agricultural tenancies to succession planning and rural compliance. Expect to advise on regulatory and planning issues, draft and negotiate contracts, and work closely with clients to deliver practical, tailored legal solutions.

This role suits someone with at least 3 years\' PQE and solid experience in agricultural or rural property law. You\'ll be confident managing files independently, commercially minded, and committed to delivering excellent client service. Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach are key, as you\'ll be working closely with colleagues across departments.

In return, you\'ll join a supportive and forward-thinking team, benefit from ongoing professional development, and enjoy a varied workload that reflects the evolving landscape of rural law.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) [e-mail]

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad caseload covering land transactions, agricultural tenancies, succession planning, and rural compliance.
• Advise on regulatory and planning issues, draft and negotiate contracts, and deliver practical, tailored legal solutions.
• Work closely with clients to understand needs and provide excellent client service.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years\' PQE with solid experience in agricultural or rural property law.
• Confident in managing files independently and commercially minded.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Benefits

In return, you\'ll join a supportive and forward-thinking team, benefit from ongoing professional development, and enjoy a varied workload that reflects the evolving landscape of rural law.

Equal Opportunities

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.