Senior Associate

ENL Legal Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in England is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join a prestigious Agriculture & Land team in Somerset. The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years' PQE in related fields and exhibit strong client care and communication skills. This role involves advising on various agricultural property matters, ensuring a broad and impactful contribution to rural clients. The position offers a competitive benefits package and clear opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave plus Christmas closure

Enhanced pension and life assurance

Discretionary annual bonus

Optional private medical insurance

Staff discounts and employee assistance programme

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Technically strong solicitor or legal executive with interest in rural matters.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Advise on sales and purchases of farms and estates.
• Support on agricultural tenancies and rural development projects.
• Provide succession planning support and agricultural finance advice.

Skills

Strong transactional property experience

Excellent client care skills

Communication skills

Proactive problem-solving

Commercial awareness

Education

5+ years’ PQE in agricultural, rural property, or commercial property law

Job description

Senior Associate – Agriculture & Land

Somerset | 5+ years’ PQE | Job Ref: 215302268

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Associate to join a highly regarded and growing Agriculture & Land team based in Somerset. This role offers the chance to work on high-quality rural property matters for a diverse client base, including landowners, farmers, estates, and rural businesses.

The role

You will play a key role in advising on a broad range of agricultural and rural property matters, including:

• Sales and purchases of farms, estates, and rural land
• Agricultural tenancies and related matters
• Rural development and land diversification projects
• Succession planning support
• Agricultural finance and secured lending

About you

This role would suit a technically strong and commercially minded solicitor or legal executive with a genuine interest in rural matters. You will ideally have:

• 5+ years’ PQE in agricultural, rural property, or commercial property law (applications from more senior candidates are welcome)
• Strong transactional property experience and knowledge of the rural sector
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
• A proactive, solutions-driven approach
• Commercial awareness and a relationship-focused mindset
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members

What’s on offer

• A role within one of Somerset’s leading agriculture and rural property teams
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• A supportive and collaborative working culture
• Competitive benefits package, including:
  • 25 days’ annual leave plus Christmas closure, and a day off for your birthday
  • Enhanced pension and life assurance
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Optional private medical insurance and healthcare cashback scheme
  • Retail discounts, employee assistance programme, and cycle to work scheme
  • Regular social and team events

How to Apply:

Contact Alicia Forde on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] quoting Job Ref: 215302268

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