Solicitor / CILEX Legal Executive

Agri Advisor; Wales; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Agri Advisor is seeking a Solicitor / CILEX Legal Executive to join our specialist rural team across Wales and England. You will deliver expert agricultural and rural law advice to clients, drafting wills and powers of attorney, and assisting with estate administration.

Travel across the UK to meet clients and attend meetings will be required. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative, client‑focused environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or CILEX Legal Executive with rural law experience.
• Experience in private client work including drafting Wills and Powers of Attorney.
• Willing to travel across the UK to visit clients and attend meetings.
• Welsh language ability advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services in agricultural and rural law to clients across Wales and England.
• Draft Wills, Powers of Attorney and assist with estate administration.
• Manage a caseload and meet deadlines with careful attention to detail.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Client care

Commercial awareness

Analytical skills

Project management

Caseload management

Team player

Communication skills

Willing to travel

Education

Qualified solicitor

CILEX qualification

Tools

Driving license

Job description

We have several opportunities available across Wales and England, incl uding the ability to work remotely.

We are currently looking for a Solicitor / CILEX Legal Executiveto join our forward‑thinking, dynamic and sector‑leading team of specialist rural solicitors and advisors.

At Agri Advisor, we are a collaborative group of experts in agricultural and rural law, working together to deliver the best solutions for our clients across Wales and Herefordshire. Applicants may or may not have agricultural experience to date but may be looking to develop their expertise in this area and will be supported in their development to do so.

Agri Advisor would be particularly interested to hear from individuals who have experience in private client work, with experience in drafting Wills, Powers of Attorney, and supporting clients with the administration of estates

We encourage applications from individuals seeking to return to practice after a period away from the profession.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all members of our team. As a firm committed to supporting our people, we provide a range of benefits designed to promote wellbeing, encourage professional growth and ensure a positive work–life balance. Our aim is to create an environment where every colleague feels valued, supported and equipped to thrive as part of our forward‑thinking, dynamic and sector‑leading team.

Successful candidates will need to demonstrate the following:

• Proven technical knowledge


• Sound understanding of agricultural and rural issues


• Excellent client care skills


• Commercial awareness and focus


• Strong analytical and project management skills


• Ability to manage a caseload and meet tight deadlines


• An appetite for learning and developing legal and business skills

Key qualities would include:

• Team player


• Excellent communication skills and very approachable.


• Keen to develop your own profile and take part in business development activities on behalf of the business.


• Full clean driving license as candidates will be required to travel to visit clients and attend meetings across the UK.

Please note travel between offices and visiting clients across England and Wales is required as part of all positions.

The salary for this role is negotiable and dependent on experience, reflecting the skills and expertise each candidate brings. We ensure our remuneration remains fair, and competitive, demonstrating our commitment to valuing and investing in every member of our team.

As several of our clients are Welsh speaking, the ability to converse and write in Welsh would be advantageous.