Solicitor - Agriculture and Estates

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

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a solicitor to join their Agriculture and Landed Estates team. This role focuses on resolving disputes for private clients and handling various issues like estate administration, wills, and tax planning. Candidates should have prior experience as a solicitor in agriculture. The annual salary package ranges from £58,000 to £62,000 based on skills and experience. The successful applicant must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience as a solicitor in agriculture or landed estates.
• Strong understanding of estate administration and tax.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

*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.*

Are you open to hearing about opportunities that offer more specialist agriculture and estates work?

Would you be open to an informal, confidential chat about a role that aligns closely with your agriculture experience?

If there was a role where you could work more closely with farmers and estate owners, would that appeal to you?

Company

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 and Trusts

Location

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