Rural Property Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + buy/sell

Birthday leave

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Parking

Hybrid working

Job summary

G2 Legal Limited is assisting a nationally recognised Devon law firm to recruit a Residential Property Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx) for high-value rural and agricultural property work. The role offers exposure to HNW/UHNW clients and complex transactions across the South West and London, with hybrid working and an excellent benefits package.

Manage a caseload of high-value conveyancing, advise on rural estates, and support business development while benefiting from clear

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx) with 4+ years' PQE.
• Strong experience in residential property law or conveyancing.
• Exposure to rural or agricultural property desirable but not essential.
• Commercial Property Solicitors seeking a transition are encouraged to apply.
• Strong technical drafting skills including TP1s, leases and transfers.
• Working knowledge of the Building Safety Act beneficial.
• Confident working with high-value clients and complex transactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of high-value residential conveyancing matters including sales, purchases and transfers.
• Handle rural and agricultural property transactions, including estates and land.
• Advise on property finance, secured lending and portfolio matters.
• Work on transactions across Devon, the South West, London and wider UK markets.
• Support business development and client relationship management.

Skills

Residential property law

Conveyancing

High-value client handling

Legal drafting (TP1s, leases, transf

PQE 4+ years

Building Safety Act knowledge

Education

Solicitor qualification (including CILEx)

Job description

Residential Property Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive (4+ PQE)

Rural & Agricultural Property | High-Value Work

Exeter or Plymouth, Devon (Hybrid Working Available)

Salary: £70,000+ + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Residential Property Solicitor or Legal Executive job in Devon – high-value rural and agricultural work

An established, nationally recognised law firm is expanding its Rural & Agricultural Property team in Devon and is looking to appoint an experienced Residential Property Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx).

This opportunity offers exposure to high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients, working on complex, high-value residential and rural property transactions across the South West and London.

Why apply for this Residential Property role?

• Competitive salary from £70,000+ (DOE) + strong benefits package
• Clear progression path – Associate, Senior Associate and Partner opportunities
• High-quality caseload – no volume conveyancing, focus on complex transactions
• Hybrid working and genuine work-life balance
• Enhanced benefits including 25 days holiday + buy/sell, birthday leave, private healthcare, life assurance and parking

About the Firm

• Top-tier UK law firm with a strong reputation in residential property, rural property and agricultural law
• Advises landowners, estates, HNW/UHNW individuals, family offices and institutional clients
• Offers structured career development, ongoing training and strong internal progression
• Active in the South West legal market with excellent networking opportunities

The Rural/Residential Property Solicitor Role

• Manage a caseload of high-value residential conveyancing matters including sales, purchases and transfers
• Handle rural and agricultural property transactions, including estates and land
• Advise on property finance, secured lending and portfolio matters
• Work on transactions across Devon, the South West, London and wider UK markets
• Support business development and client relationship management

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx) with 4+ years’ PQE
• Strong experience in residential property law or conveyancing
• Exposure to rural or agricultural property desirable but not essential
• Commercial Property Solicitors seeking a transition are encouraged to apply
• Strong technical drafting skills including TP1s, leases and transfers
• Working knowledge of the Building Safety Act beneficial
• Confident working with high-value clients and complex transactions

If you're a Residential Property Solicitor, Conveyancing Solicitor or Legal Executive looking to move into high-end rural and agricultural property work, this is a strong next step.

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