Solicitor – Agriculture & Estates – Bristol – 0-3 Years PQE – Bristol

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Long service holiday awards

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Staff profit share

Salary sacrifice options

Life assurance

CSR day

Hybrid working

Dress for your day

Electric car scheme

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is recruiting for a Solicitor to join our Agriculture & Estates team in Bristol, offering hybrid working and a permanent, full-time role. You will handle a varied caseload including farm acquisitions, transfers, and estate matters, supported by a specialist rural law group.

Candidates with 0-3 years PQE and a keen interest in Agriculture & Estates will be considered; excellent drafting and client-care skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognised training contract or equivalent qualifying experience.
• 0-3 years’ PQE gained at a reputable legal practice.
• Demonstrable interest and foundational knowledge in Agriculture & Estates.
• Strong attention to detail and consistently high quality drafting skills.
• Excellent client care skills and professional integrity.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, case management systems, Outlook and digital dictation.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating contracts, deeds, documents, advice notes and correspondence.
• Managing and supporting an active caseload, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of advice.
• Direct communication with clients, advisers and other stakeholders.
• Advising on farm acquisitions and disposals, refinancing, renewable energy projects, natural capital, equestrian matters and estate management.
• Working closely with colleagues across the Agriculture & Estates team.
• Participating in marketing, networking and business development initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client care

Communication

Microsoft Word/Outlook

Education

0-3 years PQE

Training contract completed

Job description

Solicitor – Agriculture & Estates – Bristol – 0-3 Years PQE
Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 (dependent on experience)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor to join a leading Agriculture & Estates team within a highly respected national practice. The team forms part of a wider Private Client division and is one of the largest and best qualified agricultural practices in the UK, advising farmers, landowners, landed estates and agri businesses across a broad range of rural property matters. Based in Bristol, you will join a specialist group of rural lawyers with deep sector knowledge and access to a strong national network.

The Role

• Drafting and negotiating contracts, deeds, documents, advice notes and correspondence
• Managing and supporting an active caseload, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of advice
• Direct communication with clients, advisers and other stakeholders
• Advising on farm acquisitions and disposals, refinancing, renewable energy projects, natural capital, equestrian matters and estate management
• Working closely with colleagues across the Agriculture & Estates team
• Participating in marketing, networking and business development initiatives

This is a varied and hands on role offering exposure to high quality rural work and the opportunity to develop specialist expertise within a supportive and collaborative team.

Candidate Requirements

• Completion of a recognised training contract or equivalent qualifying experience
• 0-3 years’ PQE gained at a reputable legal practice
• Demonstrable interest and foundational knowledge in Agriculture & Estates
• Strong attention to detail and consistently high quality drafting skills
• Excellent client care skills and professional integrity
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, case management systems, Outlook and digital dictation
• A proactive, organised and collaborative approach

PQE is provided as a guide only – candidates will be assessed on individual merit.

Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Long service holiday awards
• Private healthcare (after probation)
• Scottish Widows pension scheme (5% employer / 5% employee)
• Staff profit share and individual performance bonus scheme
• Salary sacrifice options
• Life assurance (4x salary) and permanent health insurance
• Paid CSR day
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Subsidised gym membership
• Electric car scheme
• Dress for your day policy
• Hybrid working and flexible working options

The firm is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

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: £55000 – £75000 per annum
Location: Bristol, Bristol