Senior Associate - Rural Property / Agricultural Real Estate Solicitor

Senior Associate – Rural Property / Agricultural Real Estate Solicitor

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Bristol (Hybrid Working Available)

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Permanent, Full-time or Part-time

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Job Description:

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A top-tier UK law firm is looking to appoint a Senior Associate Rural Property Solicitor to join their market-leading Agriculture, Farms & Estates team, based in Bristol. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with one of the UK’s most established rural property practices, acting for private estates, landed families, and institutional landowners.

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This role offers high-quality work, genuine flexibility, and excellent progression opportunities. Whether you’re an experienced Real Estate Solicitor looking to specialise, or already working within agricultural property law, this could be a fantastic next step.

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The Role:

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You will be involved in a diverse and rewarding caseload including:

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• Buying and selling agricultural estates and farmland.

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• Advising on strategic land and development transactions (option agreements, promotion agreements, and conditional contracts).

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• Renewable energy and green infrastructure projects.

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• Landlord and tenant matters (agricultural, residential, and commercial).

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• Secured lending for rural property portfolios.

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• You’ll work closely with colleagues in the wider Real Estate and Private Client departments, offering a joined-up service to a loyal and prestigious client base.

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The Candidate:

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To be considered for this position, you will ideally have:

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• 6+ years’ PQE in real estate or agricultural law.

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• Strong experience in land transactions and estate work.

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• Excellent drafting and communication skills.

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• A commercial, practical approach and the ability to build rapport with clients.

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• An interest in rural property and countryside issues (essential if not already specialised).

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• Applications are also welcomed from experienced commercial property lawyers seeking to retrain into rural/agricultural law.

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The Firm Offers:

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• Top-quality work with leading rural clients across the UK.

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• A collaborative, down-to-earth team culture.

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• Clear progression to Legal Director/Partner for the right candidate.

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• Flexible and hybrid working options (including part-time).

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• Market-leading benefits package including bonus, pension, private healthcare, and more.

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• A strong focus on wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion.

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Apply Now:

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To find out more or to apply, please send your CV through this site

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