Senior Associate - Agriculture & Land - Somerset - 5+ Years PQE

Chadwick Nott; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected South West law firm is seeking a Senior Associate with over 5 years of PQE to join their Agriculture & Land team. The role involves managing various agricultural and rural property matters, fostering relationships with clients in the sector, and contributing to team culture. Candidates must possess strong technical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive mindset. The firm offers a supportive work environment, clear progression pathways, generous holiday, and various benefits.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus Christmas closure

Discounted legal services

Group pension with employer contribution

Life assurance

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Optional private medical insurance

Retail discounts

Regular social events

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PQE in agricultural, rural property or commercial property law.
• Genuine interest in the rural and agricultural sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of agricultural and rural property matters.
• Build strong relationships with landowners, farmers, and rural businesses.
• Support a collaborative and ambitious team culture.

Skills

Strong technical skills in property transactions

Excellent communication and client care abilities

Confidence managing matters independently

High attention to detail and accuracy

Proactive, solutions focused mindset

Strong commercial awareness

Ability to mentor junior colleagues

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

Senior Associate - Agriculture & Land - Somerset - 5+ Years PQE

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with some hybrid flexibility)

Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 (depending on experience)

A respected South West law firm is seeking a Senior Associate with 5+ years' post qualification experience to join its busy and well established Agriculture & Land team in Wells. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a high performing, collaborative environment with a strong focus on quality work, rural sector expertise and long term client relationships.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of agricultural and rural property matters, including:

• Sales and purchases of farms, estates and rural land
• Agricultural tenancies
• Rural land development and diversification projects
• Succession planning support
• Agricultural finance and security work
• Building strong relationships with landowners, farmers, estates and rural businesses
• Supporting a collaborative and ambitious team culture

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with:

• 5+ years' PQE in agricultural, rural property or commercial property law
• Strong technical skills in property transactions
• A genuine interest in the rural and agricultural sector
• Excellent communication and client care abilities
• Confidence managing matters independently
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• A proactive, solutions focused mindset
• Strong commercial awareness
• The ability to mentor junior colleagues and contribute to team development

Benefits

The firm offers:

• A supportive and intellectually stimulating work environment
• Clear career progression pathways
• Recognition for high quality work and client service
• 25 days' holiday plus Christmas closure and your birthday off
• Discounted legal services (including free wills and half price conveyancing)
• Group pension with employer contribution
• Life assurance
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Optional private medical insurance
• Healthcare cash back scheme
• Retail discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Regular social events

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.