Director, Agricultural Estate Planning & Rural Wealth

Legal News Wales; Carmarthen; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal News Wales in Carmarthen is seeking a Senior Associate or Director-level Solicitor to lead bespoke agricultural estate planning services. You will advise farmers and landowners on wills, trusts, succession planning, tax mitigation, and preserving family wealth across generations.

You will mentor junior lawyers, collaborate with Property, Litigation and Corporate teams, and contribute to the growth of the rural practice within a hybrid-working environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with at least 6 years PQE.
• Strong background in private client work, with a particular focus on agricultural and rural estates.
• Commercially aware with excellent interpersonal skills and a client-centric approach.
• A natural leader with experience managing or mentoring junior team members.
• Willingness to take a proactive role in business development and the growth of the team.
• Strong ties to or understanding of the rural and farming community in Wales or the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on estate and succession planning for agricultural clients, including wills, trusts, tax planning, and business structuring.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, professional referrers, and colleagues within the firm.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Property, Litigation, and Corporate teams to offer a fully integrated service.
• Contribute to the strategic growth of the Agricultural Estate Planning service and support junior team members through mentorship and supervision.
• Attend and present at agricultural shows, seminars, and networking events to represent and build the firm’s rural brand.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Client-centric approach

Business development

Team mentoring

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales

6 years PQE

Experience in private client work

Job description

Legal News Wales in Carmarthen is seeking a Senior Associate or Director-level Solicitor to lead bespoke agricultural estate planning services. You will advise farmers and landowners on wills, trusts, succession planning, tax mitigation, and preserving family wealth across generations.

You will mentor junior lawyers, collaborate with Property, Litigation and Corporate teams, and contribute to the growth of the rural practice within a hybrid-working environment.