Property Solicitor (Rural / Agricultural work)

ENL Legal Recruitment; Penrith; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL Legal seeks a Rural & Agricultural Property Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join its Cumbria team. The role covers rural and agricultural property work alongside residential and commercial property matters, serving landowners, farmers and landed estates across Cumbria.

You will advise on sales, purchases, leases and management of farms and rural estates, handle various property transactions, and support clients with succession planning and development projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' PQE with significant experience in property law.
• Experience of rural, agricultural or landed estate work is particularly relevant.

Responsibilities

• Advise on sale, purchase, leasing and management of farms, land and rural estates.
• Handle residential and commercial property transactions, including sales, purchases and refinancing.
• Deal with agricultural tenancies, rights of way, easements and covenants.
• Support clients with succession planning, estate diversification and development projects.
• Collaborate with private client, corporate and real estate teams to provide a joined-up service.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development of the practice.

Job description

RURAL & AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY SOLICITOR, 3+ PQE, CUMBRIA - A chance to build your practice in rural property law, working with landowners, farmers and landed estates across Cumbria.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Property Solicitor to join a well-regarded regional practice in Cumbria. The role offers a varied mix of rural and agricultural property work alongside wider residential and commercial property matters, with the opportunity to develop strong relationships with clients across the region.

The Role

• Advise on the sale, purchase, leasing and management of farms, land and rural estates.
• Handle residential and commercial property transactions, including sales, purchases and refinancing.
• Deal with agricultural tenancies, rights of way, easements, covenants and other land-related issues.
• Support clients with succession planning, estate diversification and development projects.
• Work alongside colleagues in private client, corporate, real estate and other teams to provide a joined-up service.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development and the growth of the practice.

The Candidate

Applications are welcomed from Property Solicitors with 3+ years' PQE and significant experience in property law. Experience of rural, agricultural or landed estate work would be particularly relevant, alongside a genuine interest in developing your career in Cumbria.

You’ll be confident dealing directly with clients, commercially minded and able to provide practical, solutions-focused advice. A proactive approach, strong technical ability and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential.

The Opportunity

You’ll be joining a close-knit team with the backing of an established regional firm, offering a supportive working environment and access to a wider network of legal specialists.

For a Property Solicitor who enjoys working closely with clients and wants to build their reputation in the Cumbrian market, this is an opportunity to develop a rewarding practice with plenty of variety.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever their ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.