Litigation Solicitor/Associate - Agricultural Disputes-Bristol

Chadwick Nott; West of England; Hybride; GBP 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Health cash plan

Résumé du poste

Chadwick Nott in Bristol is recruiting a Litigation Solicitor/Associate to join its Band 1 Agricultural Disputes team. You will advise farmers, landowners and rural businesses on complex disputes, with exposure to high-value cases and opportunities for career progression.

The firm offers a collaborative culture, hybrid working, a strong reputation in the South West, and a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, life cover and health cash plan.

Qualifications

• Strong litigation background; 2-5 years' PQE preferred.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• Agricultural or rural sector experience advantageous but not essential.

Responsabilités

• Manage a varied caseload of agricultural and rural litigation matters.
• Advise farmers, landowners and agri-business clients on disputes.
• Assist senior lawyers on complex cases while handling own matters.
• Build expertise in the agricultural sector and develop client relationships.
• Work with colleagues across agriculture and litigation teams to deliver high-quality service.

Connaissances

Litigation experience

Drafting

Negotiation

Client relationships

Formation

Qualified Solicitor

Description du poste

Litigation Solicitor / Associate - Agricultural Disputes - Bristol

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Litigation Solicitor or Associate to join a highly regarded Top 100 UK law firm with a strong reputation across the South West and beyond. The firm is consistently recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, with its Agricultural Litigation team ranked Band 1 for the quality of its work and sector expertise.

Working as part of a collaborative and well-established team, you will advise farmers, landowners and rural businesses on a broad range of complex and high-value disputes whilst benefiting from excellent support, high-quality work and genuine career progression opportunities.

The Role

• Manage a varied caseload of agricultural and rural litigation matters.
• Advise farmers, landowners and agri-business clients on a wide range of disputes.
• Become involved in partnership disputes, inheritance-related litigation, agricultural property matters, contractual disputes, negligence claims and nuisance matters.
• Assist senior lawyers on complex, high-profile cases while taking responsibility for your own matters.
• Build expertise within the agricultural sector and develop long-term client relationships.
• Work closely with colleagues across the wider agriculture and litigation teams to deliver a seamless client service.
• Participate in networking and business development activities within the rural community.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with approximately 2-5 years' PQE.
• Strong litigation background, ideally including property litigation experience.
• Agricultural or rural sector experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Confident building relationships with clients, referrers and professional contacts.
• Commercially aware with an interest in contributing to business development and team growth.

Why Join?

• Join a Top 100 UK law firm recognised by both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.
• Opportunity to work within a Band 1-ranked Agricultural Litigation team.
• Exposure to high-quality and often complex agricultural and rural disputes.
• Hybrid and flexible working culture.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment with a strong team ethos.
• Clear opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, life insurance and health cash plan.

This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation lawyer seeking high-quality work, sector specialism and long-term career development within one of the UK's leading regional law firms.

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, disability, 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.