Job Description
Agriculture & Land Senior Associate Solicitor - Somerset
Salary: Competitive | Hybrid Working | Clear Progression Path
A leading Legal 500 firm in Somerset is seeking an experienced Agriculture & Land Senior Associate Solicitor to join its highly regarded rural property and estates team. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior lawyer to work on complex, high-quality agricultural and land matters while enjoying hybrid working, clear progression prospects, and a competitive salary package.
The Role
You will advise a broad client base including farmers, landowners, estates, developers, and rural businesses on a wide range of agricultural and land-related matters, including:
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* Sales, purchases, and leasing of agricultural land and rural property
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* Farm business tenancies, grazing licences, and contract farming arrangements
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* Agricultural estate management and strategic land advice
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* Easements, rights of way, overage, and development-related agreements
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* Acting on renewable energy and diversification projects
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* Supporting junior lawyers and contributing to the development of the team
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* Playing a key role in business development and client relationship management
What's on Offer
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* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
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* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
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* Clear and structured progression to Partner for the right candidate
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* Opportunity to work within a Legal 500 ranked rural practice
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* High-quality, complex work with longstanding clients
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* Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities
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* Supportive and collaborative firm culture
About You
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* Qualified Solicitor with strong experience in agricultural, rural, or land law
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* Senior Associate level or ready to step up
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* Excellent technical and drafting skills
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* Commercially aware with strong client management abilities
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* Interest in business development and mentoring junior colleagues
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* Proactive, professional, and committed to delivering exceptional client service
Austen Lloyd Limited is a Specialist Legal Recruitment Agency operating nationally. Please Note: our advertisements may use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. The role; CW 61505 Agriculture & Land Senior Associate Solicitor - Legal 500 Firm - Somerset
For more information send your CV or get in touch with Charlotte at Austen Lloyd as soon as possible CW 61505 Agriculture & Land Senior Associate Solicitor - Legal 500 Firm - Somerset