Real Estate Associate - Agriculture

BCL Private Practice; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Une prestigieuse firme internationale recherche un avocat en droit immobilier spécialisé dans l'agriculture pour rejoindre son équipe à Londres. Le rôle clé implique de conseiller une clientèles variée sur l'acquisition et la gestion des propriétés rurales, avec des missions complexes qui nécessitent une bonne formation et un sens commercial. De plus, un modèle de travail hybride et un ensemble de bénéfices flexibles sont offerts dans un environnement respectueux et collaboratif.

Benefits

Mentorat et développement de carrière

Culture d'entreprise respectueuse

Avantages flexibles

Qualifications

• 1-5 PQE avec formation solide en droit immobilier.
• Intérêt fort pour les propriétés rurales et la loi agricole.
• Compétences techniques et rédactionnelles excellentes.

Responsibilities

• Gérer des acquisitions et des cessions de grandes propriétés rurales.
• Conseiller sur la planification successorale et les structures fiscales.
• Assister les clients sur des projets diversifiés et des questions environnementales.

Skills

Real estate law

Communication

Client relationship building

Technical drafting

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Real Estate Lawyer - Agriculture | International Firm | London

An elite international law firm is seeking an Associate to join its market-leading Agricultural Real Estate team in London. This is a rare opportunity for a solicitor with a passion for agricultural land and landed estates to build a long-term career in one of the most respected real estate practices in the UK.

About the Role:

You will join a dynamic, collaborative team advising a broad range of UK and international clients - including private landowners, family offices, trustees, aristocratic estates, institutional investors, and UHNW individuals - on the acquisition, management, and strategic development of rural property assets.

The role offers a varied and high-quality caseload, including:

- Acquisitions and disposals of large rural estates, farms, equestrian properties and country houses
- Succession planning and the management of multi-generational estates, often involving trusts, tax structures and heritage assets
- Advising on agricultural tenancies, farm business tenancies, grazing licences, contract farming and share farming arrangements
- Supporting clients on inheritance tax planning, including APR/BPR reliefs and strategic structuring of ownership
- Providing advice on diversification projects such as glamping, eco-tourism, hospitality ventures, and commercial development
- Advising on renewables projects (solar, wind, battery storage), forestry and land promotion
- Navigating complex issues such as rights of way, access, restrictive covenants and environmental schemes (e.g. ELMs)
- Working closely with the firm's tax, private client and planning teams to deliver integrated advice across property and wealth
- Supporting landowners with land registration, estate restructuring and preservation strategies

Candidate Requirements:

- Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (1-5 PQE), with strong real estate training
- Experience or a strong interest in rural estates, agriculture, or landed property law
- Commercially minded with excellent technical and drafting skills
- Confident communicator with the ability to build trusted client relationships
- Strong academic credentials and a collaborative approach

The Opportunity:

This is a stand-out opportunity for a solicitor who wants to work on complex, high-value matters within a supportive and forward-thinking international firm. You'll benefit from:

- Access to top-tier clients across the landed estates, agriculture, and private wealth sectors
- Close collaboration with leading real estate, private client, tax and planning specialists
- A strong mentoring culture and a clear career development path
- A hybrid working model and a competitive, flexible benefits package
- A respected, collegiate culture with a genuinely international outlook

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.