At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on agricultural and rural property matters, managing a varied caseload.
- Company: Leading South West law firm with a strong reputation for practical advice.
- Benefits: 25 days' leave, discounted legal services, pension scheme, and regular social events.
- Other info: Supportive culture with genuine career progression and mentoring opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a thriving team and make a significant impact in the agriculture sector.
- Qualifications: 5+ years' PQE in agricultural or commercial property law with strong client care skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: Wells
Experience: 5+ Years' PQE
Our client is a leading South West law firm with a strong reputation for delivering practical, commercially focused advice. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Associate (5+ PQE) to join their well-established and expanding Agriculture & Land team.
The Role
The successful candidate will play a key role in advising on a broad range of agricultural and rural property matters, including:
- Sales and acquisitions of farms, estates and rural land
- Agricultural tenancies
- Rural development and diversification projects
- Succession planning matters
- Agricultural finance and secured lending work
They will manage a high-quality and varied caseload, build and maintain strong client relationships, and collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm to provide comprehensive, joined-up advice.
About the Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a technically strong and commercially minded Solicitor or Legal Executive with a genuine enthusiasm for rural matters. Applicants should have at least 5 years' PQE in agricultural, rural property or commercial property law (more experienced candidates are encouraged to apply). They will demonstrate:
- Strong technical expertise in property transactions, with a particular interest in the rural sector
- Excellent client care and communication skills
- The ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach
- A sound commercial awareness
- The ability and willingness to mentor more junior team members
- A passion for building and maintaining long-term client relationships
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior lawyer to join one of the region's leading Agriculture & Land teams and contribute to its continued growth. The firm offers a supportive culture, genuine career progression and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 25 days' annual leave plus Christmas closure days and a day off for your birthday
- Discounted legal services, including free wills and half-price conveyancing
- Group pension scheme with employer contribution
- Life assurance
- Discretionary annual bonus scheme
- Optional private medical insurance
- Healthcare cashback scheme
- Retail discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Regular social events
This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a highly regarded firm while developing a long-term career within a thriving Agriculture & Land team.
Senior Associate - Agriculture & Land in Wells employer: Job Search Place Limited
Join a leading South West law firm renowned for its practical and commercially focused advice, where you will thrive in a supportive culture that prioritises employee growth and career progression. With a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave, discounted legal services, and regular social events, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a well-established Agriculture & Land team in Wells.
