At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle exciting agricultural litigation cases and advise diverse clients.
- Company: Join a Top 100 UK law firm with a leading Agriculture team.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, excellent salary, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with outstanding training and mentoring from experts.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a niche field with high-profile clients and complex cases.
- Qualifications: 1+ PQE in agricultural litigation or strong Newly Qualified Solicitors welcome.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Outstanding opportunity for an Agricultural Litigation Lawyer to join a Top 100 UK law firm and one of Bristol's leading Legal 500-ranked practices. Our client is home to one of the country's most respected Agriculture and Rural Affairs teams, acting for an impressive portfolio of landowners, estates, farmers, trustees, charities and public sector bodies. Due to continued growth, the team is looking to recruit an Agricultural Litigation Lawyer to join its highly regarded Dispute Resolution practice.
The Role
You will undertake a varied and interesting caseload of contentious agricultural and rural property matters, working alongside recognised experts in the field and advising clients on:
- Agricultural tenancy disputes
- Rural property and landed estate disputes
- Farming partnership issues
- Contentious trust and probate matters with a rural focus
- Landownership and occupation disputes
- Specialist agricultural and estate-related litigation
This is an excellent opportunity to develop a niche specialism within a market-leading team whilst gaining exposure to high-profile clients and complex, high-value matters from the outset.
Candidate Requirements
Applications are welcome from Solicitors with 1+ PQE gained within agricultural litigation, rural property disputes or a broader property litigation background. The firm is also keen to hear from strong Newly Qualified Solicitors who can demonstrate relevant experience, a genuine passion for agricultural law and a desire to build a long-term career within this specialist sector.
- Experience in litigation, ideally with exposure to property or rural disputes
- Strong technical and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and client relationship abilities
- A genuine interest in the agricultural and rural sector
- The ability to manage a varied workload and work collaboratively within a highly regarded team
Why Join?
This is undoubtedly one of the premier agricultural litigation opportunities in the South West. You will join a team that is widely recognised for its expertise and works on some of the most significant agricultural and landed estate matters in the country.
- Top-quality work with nationally recognised clients
- Outstanding training and mentoring from leading specialists
- Early responsibility and client exposure
- A genuinely collaborative and supportive culture
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- An excellent salary and benefits package
- Clear opportunities for career progression and specialisation
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious lawyer looking to establish themselves within one of the UK's leading agricultural litigation teams. Whether you already have experience in this niche area or are looking to develop a specialism from a property litigation background, opportunities of this calibre rarely come onto the market.
Agricultural Litigation Lawyer - Bristol employer: Chadwick Nott - South West and South Wales
Chadwick Nott is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the vibrant city of Bristol, where you can thrive both professionally and personally. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, hybrid working arrangements, and a supportive team culture, this role as a Property Litigation Solicitor provides not only competitive remuneration but also the chance to manage a diverse caseload and develop your legal expertise in a collaborative setting.
Contact Details:
Chadwick Nott - South West and South Wales Recruitment Team
