At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with real estate transactions in the Food & Agribusiness sector.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in a leading real estate firm in Norwich.
- Benefits: Competitive salary and a variety of benefits to support your career.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth and professional development.
- Why this job: Build long-term relationships while working on impactful agricultural projects.
- Qualifications: 1-5 years PQE, strong communication skills, and a proactive attitude.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Role
We are looking for Real Estate Associates to join the Real Estate Team in our Norwich Office.
Based in our Norwich Office and working in the Food & Agribusiness sector, you will undertake and assist with a wide range of real estate work including:
- Sales, purchases and advisory work relating to farms, landed estates and agricultural land.
- Refinancing transactions for landowners and rural businesses.
- Agricultural, rural and business tenancies.
- Farming partnerships.
- Trust‑related property matters.
- Complex farm and estate registrations.
- Rural land development schemes.
- Renewable energy and natural capital projects.
- Mineral leases.
Clients include farmers, landowners, investors, trustees, charities, and rural businesses.
The role offers significant client contact and the opportunity to build long‑term relationships with clients and professional advisers.
You will assist with acquisitions and disposals of agricultural land, estates and strategic land, with training and support provided to further develop your expertise.
The team works closely with partners Catherine Scott, Katharine Danks, Michael Aubrey and Paddy Lynam, as part of the wider Real Estate National Service Line led by Vincenzo Maggio, while maintaining strong links with the Private Client team.
Qualifications
- 1–5 years PQE and enthusiasm for building and strengthening relationships with clients and their advisors.
- Flexibility to work with several team members.
- Effective time and matter management and a systematic approach to work.
- Attention to detail.
- Proactive team player.
- Drive and commitment to see a job through.
- Enthusiasm to market and develop the practice.
- Good academics.
- Associates with experience of agricultural property work preferred; general commercial property experience acceptable.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written English and ability to produce clear, logical drafting.
- Negotiating skills.
- Numeracy.
- IT literacy.
- Good research skills, including ability to use online information sources and AI where appropriate.
- Lateral thinking and problem‑solving skills.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
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Associate - Agribusiness (0553) in Norwich employer: Mills & Reeve
Mills & Reeve is an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and supportive work culture, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development within the legal field. With a focus on meaningful work in real estate disputes, employees benefit from a diverse caseload and the chance to mentor junior lawyers, all while being part of a dynamic team in vibrant locations like Norwich, Birmingham, or Cambridge.
