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Agricultural Lawyer

Clayton legal

Kendal

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in the heart of the Lake District for an Agricultural Lawyer eager to make a significant impact. This role offers the chance to manage a diverse caseload, including land sales, tenancy issues, and renewable energy projects, all while providing top-notch service to clients. Join a high-street firm that values your expertise and offers a supportive environment. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, including professional development opportunities, this position is perfect for those passionate about agricultural law and making a difference in the community. Don't miss your chance to advance your career in this beautiful location!

Benefits

Generous holiday allowances
Pension contributions
Access to professional development programs
Volunteering days

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in agricultural property law or willingness to retrain.
  • Excellent communication and strong drafting abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Handle agricultural matters like land sales and tenancy issues.
  • Provide high-quality service and promote the firm's services.

Skills

Agricultural property law
Communication skills
Drafting and negotiation
Client management
Self-motivation

Education

Law degree

Job description

NEW ROLE

Agricultural Lawyer - Lake District - 58784

My client is seeking a skilled and motivated Agricultural Lawyer to join their high-street firm in the Lake District.

The successful candidate will provide a professional, responsive, and high-quality service to clients while ensuring compliance with the firm’s policies and regulatory requirements.

Acting as an ambassador for the firm, you will actively promote their services while supporting a diverse range of clients.

You will handle a variety of agricultural matters, including:

  1. Sale and purchase of farms and land
  2. Agricultural landlord and tenant issues
  3. Partnership agreements
  4. Granting and advising on easements
  5. Overage agreements, option agreements, and rights of pre-emption
  6. First registrations and sporting rights
  7. Renewable energy projects
  8. Providing general advice and support to clients in agricultural contexts

Ideal Candidate:

  1. Proven experience in agricultural property law or a willingness to retrain from a commercial or residential property background
  2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  3. Strong drafting and negotiation abilities
  4. Friendly, approachable, and professional demeanor
  5. Skilled at working with a diverse range of clients, including farmers, landowners, estate owners, and HNW individuals
  6. Self-motivated and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively
  7. A passion for making a positive difference through legal work

Join an award-winning team in a stunning location near the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. Enjoy a competitive salary, a varied and interesting caseload, generous holiday allowances, pension contributions, access to professional development programs, volunteering days, and more.

Take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact in the agricultural legal sector.

The Salary on offer for this role is in the region of £30-60k dependant on experience.

If you would like to apply for this role, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Tracy Carlisle at t.carlisle@clayton-legal.co.uk or call 0161 9147 357 for an informal discussion.

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