Senior Rural Property Solicitor

Simpson Judge; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Judge is seeking an experienced Senior Rural Property Solicitor to join its growing rural property team in the North West region. The role involves handling a broad caseload, managing client relationships and leading junior lawyers.

You will advise on acquisitions, tenancies and land rights for landowners, estates and developers, while contributing to strategic growth and cross-team collaboration. A senior, client-facing role with leadership responsibilities awaits.

Qualifications

• Solid rural/agricultural property experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of rural land and agricultural property matters.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers.
• Commercial and proactive approach.
• Strong business development and networking skills.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Good IT and case management skills.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Advising on acquisitions and disposals of working farms and agricultural land.
• Drafting and negotiating Farm Business Tenancies (FBTs).
• Advising on sporting rights and licences.
• Drafting and advising on easements.
• First registrations of unregistered land.
• Security work, including single and dual representation.
• Managing your own matters and financial performance.
• Building and developing strong client relationships.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members.
• Contributing to business development and growth of the rural property practice.
• Working closely with Private Client, Tax, Succession Planning and Property Litigation teams.

Skills

Rural property

Client communication

Team leadership

Business development

Case management

Education

Qualified solicitor

Tools

Case management software

Legal research tools

Job description

A leading law firm in the North West is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Rural Property Solicitor to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with a strong background in rural and agricultural property who is looking for a senior position with responsibility for high-quality work, client relationships, business development and team leadership.

The Role

You will advise a broad range of clients including landowners, landed estates, investors, lenders and developers, handling a varied caseload of rural and agricultural property matters.

You will also play an important role in developing the team, supporting junior lawyers and contributing to the strategic direction and growth of the rural property practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on acquisitions and disposals of working farms and agricultural land
• Drafting and negotiating Farm Business Tenancies (FBTs)
• Advising on sporting rights and licences
• Drafting and advising on easements
• First registrations of unregistered land
• Security work, including single and dual representation
• Managing your own matters and financial performance
• Building and developing strong client relationships
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members
• Contributing to business development and the growth of the rural property practice
• Working closely with Private Client, Tax, Succession Planning and Property Litigation teams

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Solid rural/agricultural property experience
• Strong technical knowledge of rural land and agricultural property matters
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers
• A commercial and proactive approach
• Strong business development and networking skills
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Good IT and case management skills
• The ability to manage a busy caseload and work to deadlines

What's on Offer

This is a senior opportunity within an established and growing rural property practice, offering the chance to take a leading role in the development of the team and its client base.