Solicitor – Agricultural Property – Exeter – 2-5 Years PQE – Exeter

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; Sur place; GBP 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive and stimulating environment

Clear career progression

Résumé du poste

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd is assisting a respected South West law firm in Exeter to recruit a Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Practitioner with 2-5 years PQE in agricultural or rural property law. This role focuses on sales and purchases of farmland, tenancies, easements, and advising farmers and rural businesses.

The role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 to £65,000 DOE, flexible working arrangements (full or part-time), and a supportive, high-performing team.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years PQE in agricultural or rural property law (or strong interest in developing expertise in this area)
• Strong technical and drafting skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence in managing matters independently
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Motivation, organisation, and a proactive mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal IT systems
• Willingness to attend client meetings and external events

Responsabilités

• Sales and purchases of farmland and rural estates
• Agricultural tenancies and licences
• Easements, rights of way, and boundary issues
• Advising farmers, landowners, and rural businesses
• Liaising with clients, agents, and other professionals
• Supporting a collaborative and ambitious team culture
• Maintaining high professional standards and compliance

Connaissances

Agricultural property law

Legal drafting

Client liaison

Attention to detail

Independent work

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Solicitor – Agricultural Property – Exeter – 2-5 Years PQE

Location: Exeter

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time or Part-time (with flexibility)

Salary: £45,000 to £65,000 (depending on experience)

Chadwick Nott are delighted to be working with a highly respected South West law firm seeking a Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Practitioner with 2-5 years’ post-qualification experience to join its well-established Business Services Team in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity to specialise in agricultural and rural property matters within a collaborative, high-performing environment, offering quality work and strong client service.

The Role

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

• Sales and purchases of farmland and rural estates
• Agricultural tenancies and licences
• Easements, rights of way, and boundary issues
• Advising farmers, landowners, and rural businesses
• Liaising with clients, agents, and other professionals
• Supporting a collaborative and ambitious team culture
• Maintaining high professional standards and compliance

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor, legal executive, or practitioner with:

• 2-5 years PQE in agricultural or rural property law (or strong interest in developing expertise in this area)
• Strong technical and drafting skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence in managing matters independently
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Motivation, organisation, and a proactive mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal IT systems
• Willingness to attend client meetings and external events

Benefits

The firm offers:

• Competitive salary (£45,000-£65,000 DOE)
• Generous holiday allowance
• Flexible working arrangements (full or part time)
• A supportive and intellectually stimulating work environment
• Clear career progression pathways
• Recognition for high-quality work and client service
• Comprehensive benefits package

Chadwick Nott are delighted to be working with this law firm. 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.*

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time Salary: £45000 – £65000 per annum Location: Exeter, Devon