Job Title: Associate Solicitor Department: Agricultural Property Salary: £DOEHours: Full Time, permanent Location: Bristol, hybrid. Job Reference: CWS376THE FIRMLegal 500 | top tier | Multi Practice | One of the best employee benefits packages on the market This opportunity is ideal for a solicitor with a genuine interest in rural affairs and experience in agricultural or rural property law. You'll join a specialist team advising a diverse range of clients including farmers, landowners, estates, and agribusinesses.RESPONSIBILITIES* Manage your own caseload of agricultural and commercial property matters from start to finish, including sales, purchases, lettings, and licences involving farmland, rural buildings, and estates.* Advise on land development and diversification projects, such as promotion and option agreements, and renewable energy schemes.* Draft and negotiate a range of agricultural property agreements, with support from paralegals and collaboration across the team.* Provide legal input on estate management, including succession planning, AHA and FBT tenancies, and rights of way.* Work closely with colleagues in other departments to advise clients on regulatory, commercial, and compliance issues affecting rural businesses.* Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships with landowners, farmers, and estate managers.* Stay informed on legal and policy developments in agricultural, land use, and environmental lawEXPERIENCE REQUIRED* Qualified solicitor (England & Wales), in property or agricultural law* Strong technical knowledge of rural property matters* Excellent client-facing and communication skills* A genuine interest in countryside affairs and rural communities* Experience working with farming businesses, estates, or landowners is highly desirableFor more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ Simpsonjudge.co.uk
Back to searchAgricultural Property Associate Solicitor
Simpson Judge Ltd
Posted 14 days ago, valid for 5 days
Dulverton, Somerset TA22 9HL, England
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Associate Solicitor position in Agricultural Property offers a salary of £DOE and is based in Bristol with a hybrid working model.
- This full-time, permanent role is suitable for a qualified solicitor with experience in agricultural or rural property law and a genuine interest in rural affairs.
- Responsibilities include managing a caseload of agricultural and commercial property matters, advising on land development, and drafting agreements.
- Candidates should possess strong technical knowledge of rural property matters, excellent communication skills, and experience with farming businesses or estates.
- The firm is recognized as a Legal 500 top tier and offers one of the best employee benefits packages in the market.
