Senior Associate

Pertemps; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Somerset is seeking an experienced Senior Associate in Agriculture & Land. The position requires over 5 years of PQE, focusing on rural property law. Expect to advise on various matters like rural development, agricultural tenancies, and succession planning. The firm provides a supportive culture, career progression opportunities, and a competitive benefits package including generous annual leave and health cover options.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Christmas closure

Enhanced pension and life assurance

Discretionary annual bonus

Optional private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Regular social events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PQE in agricultural, rural property, or commercial property law required.
• Strong knowledge of rural sector transactions.
• Excellent communication and client care abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise on agricultural and rural property matters.
• Handle sales and purchases of farms and estates.
• Support succession planning and agricultural finance.

Skills

Transactional property experience

Client care

Communication skills

Mentoring

Problem-solving

Commercial awareness

Education

5+ years’ PQE in agricultural, rural, 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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