Property Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days' holiday

WPA Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Medicash Cashplan

Wellbeing Programme

Gymflex

Cycle to Work Scheme

Interest‑free Season Ticket Loan

And more

Job summary

Law Staff Legal Recruitment's client is seeking a Landed Estates & Agriculture Solicitor to join a specialist team handling a diverse mix of transactional, advisory and estate management work in London. You will advise owners of rural estates and agricultural holdings, working closely with Private Client and Tax teams to deliver high-quality advice and build strong client relationships.

You will play an active role in developing the department, supervising junior members, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in Rural Property or Agricultural Law
• Strong technical knowledge of landed estates and rural property matters
• Experience managing transactions with autonomy
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
• Interest in country estates, environmental policy and rural land management
• Ability to supervise junior team members
• Enthusiasm for business development and growing client relationships

Responsibilities

• Advising on the sale and purchase of farms, estates and country houses
• Handling agricultural property transactions and estate management matters
• Advising on agricultural tenancies, unregistered land and manorial rights
• Assisting with succession planning and rural property reorganisation matters
• Advising on renewable energy, mineral leases, natural capital and carbon trading projects
• Working closely with the firm's Private Client and Tax teams on complex matters
• Supervising and supporting junior members of the team
• Contributing to business development through networking, articles and client events

Job description

Our client is seeking a Landed Estates & Agriculture Solicitor:

Are you a Rural Property Solicitor looking to join a prestigious Chambers and Legal 500 recognised firm offering a competitive salary, WPA Medical Insurance, discretionary bonus, pension, 25 days' holiday, Gymflex, wellbeing support and more? This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded Landed Estates & Agriculture team, advising high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients on a broad range of high-quality rural property matters.

About the Firm:

• Prestigious Chambers and Legal 500 recognised London law firm


• Renowned for advising high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families and estates


• Outstanding reputation across Private Client, Property, Family and Contentious Trusts


• Collaborative culture with excellent career progression opportunities

Landed Estates & Agriculture Solicitor — Position Overview:

You will join a specialist Landed Estates & Agriculture team handling a diverse mix of transactional, advisory and estate management work. Working closely with the firm's Private Client and Tax teams, you will advise owners of significant rural estates, landed businesses and agricultural holdings, while playing an active role in developing the department and building client relationships.

Key Responsibilities of the Landed Estates & Agriculture Solicitor:

• Advising on the sale and purchase of farms, estates and country houses


• Handling agricultural property transactions and estate management matters


• Advising on agricultural tenancies, unregistered land and manorial rights


• Assisting with succession planning and rural property reorganisation matters


• Advising on renewable energy, mineral leases, natural capital and carbon trading projects


• Working closely with the firm's Private Client and Tax teams on complex matters


• Supervising and supporting junior members of the team


• Contributing to business development through networking, articles and client events

Requirements of the Landed Estates & Agriculture Solicitor:

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in Rural Property or Agricultural Law


• Strong technical knowledge of landed estates and rural property matters


• Experience managing transactions with a high degree of autonomy


• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
  
• Strong academic background


• Interest in country estates, environmental policy and rural land management


• Ability to supervise junior team members


• Enthusiasm for business development and growing client relationships

The Benefits for the Landed Estates & Agriculture Solicitor role:

• Competitive salary


• 25 days' holiday


• WPA Medical Insurance


• Pension Scheme


• Life Assurance


• Discretionary Bonus Scheme


• Medicash Cashplan


• Wellbeing Programme


• Gymflex


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Interest‑free Season Ticket Loan


• And more