Solicitor - Agriculture and Estates

Agricultural and Farming Jobs; Crawley; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm in the UK is seeking a Solicitor specializing in Agriculture and Estates. The ideal candidate will focus on early dispute resolution, estate planning, and managing claims related to executor duties and inheritance. This position requires a qualified solicitor with the ability to engage in fee-earning tasks for private clients. A competitive salary between £58,000 and £62,000 is offered, reflecting skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in agriculture and estates.
• Knowledge of ADR and mediation practices.
• Ability to handle fee-earning work for private clients.

Responsibilities

• Resolve disputes for beneficiaries in claims for breach of duties.
• Handle Inheritance Act claims effectively.
• Challenge gifts and manage trusts.

Skills

Dispute resolution

Estate administration

Wills preparation

Tax planning

Job description

Job Description

Solicitor - Agriculture and Estates

Vacancy ID : 54138 DM

• This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.*

A National Law Firm established over 100 years ago.

Role Overview

This role focuses on resolving disputes at an early stage, including through ADR and mediation. As a solicitor in the Agriculture and Landed Estates team you will handle fee-earning work for private clients across :

• Estate administration
• Wills
• Tax
• LPAs
• Lifetime tax planning
• Farming & Agricultural Estate Planning
• IPFD Claims
• Trusts

Location : Wiltshire

Salary Package : £58,000 - £62,000 depending on skills and experience

Key Responsibilities

• Act for beneficiaries in claims for breach of executor / trustee duties
• Inheritance Act claims
• Challenge gifts...