At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage diverse legal cases in agriculture and rural business, providing expert advice.
- Company: Established law firm with strong ties to the rural community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a team that values traditional roots and modern legal expertise.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of farmers and rural businesses.
- Qualifications: Solicitor qualification with a passion for agriculture and rural issues.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 70000 £ per year.
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.
Do you have a genuine interest in agriculture, land, and the rural economy? Are you passionate about supporting farmers, landowners, and rural businesses through complex legal matters? What if your next legal role allowed you to combine property, business, estates, and agriculture all in one position?
About the Company
A well-established, down to earth practice with strong roots in the rural and agricultural community. Known for their practical, no nonsense approach, they have built long standing relationships with farmers, landowners, and rural businesses who value clear advice and dependable support. From agricultural property matters and land transactions to estate work and succession planning, the team understands the realities of rural life and delivers legal guidance that is both commercially sound and grounded in real-world experience. It’s a firm where traditional values meet modern legal expertise, and where clients are treated as part of the fabric of the countryside they serve.
Location: Cheltenham and Rural Client Sites
Salary: £45,000 - £70,000 dep on exp
This isn't your typical legal role! If you're looking for an opportunity to work closely with farmers, landowners, rural businesses, and estates building trusted relationships and providing specialist legal advice that genuinely makes a difference, this could be the role for you.
Our client is a highly respected niche law firm with over 20 years of experience advising the agricultural and rural sector. Agriculture is not simply one department among many; it sits at the heart of the firm’s business, allowing their team to develop deep expertise and long-standing client relationships across the rural community.
As the firm continues to grow, they are looking to appoint a Solicitor to join their specialist Agriculture Department.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to manage a diverse and interesting caseload, working with a broad range of rural clients across:
- Agricultural property matters
- Farms and landed estates
- Rural business transactions
- Agricultural tenancies
- Estate and succession planning matters
- Rural commercial property work
You will become a trusted adviser to clients, providing practical, commercially focused legal advice while developing long-term professional relationships. The role also offers the opportunity to contribute to the growth of the department through mentoring junior team members, supporting business development activities, and helping to strengthen the firm’s already impressive reputation within the agricultural sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Client Management
- Manage a varied caseload of agricultural and rural matters.
- Maintain regular communication with clients and provide exceptional levels of service.
- Develop and strengthen long-standing client relationships.
- Support client retention, referrals, and business development initiatives.
- Legal Expertise
- Deliver accurate, practical, and commercially focused legal advice.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and legal developments.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and professional standards.
Rural Solicitor employer: Menter a Busnes
Join a well-established and down-to-earth law firm in Cheltenham, where your passion for agriculture and rural communities will be valued. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload while mentoring junior team members and contributing to business development initiatives. Enjoy a supportive work culture that combines traditional values with modern legal expertise, making a meaningful impact in the lives of farmers and landowners.
