Job Title: Agricultural Property Solicitor 2-10 PQE
Salary: £55,000 - £110,000
Hours: Full Time
Location: Bristol, Hybrid, 2- 3 days a week in the office.
Job Reference: CWS533
Responsibilities
* Manage your own caseload from start to finish, including sales, purchases, lettings, and licences of agricultural and rural property.
* Advise on land development and diversification projects, including promotion and option agreements, renewable energy schemes, and other rural enterprise initiatives.
* Draft and negotiate a variety of agricultural property agreements, working collaboratively with paralegals and colleagues.
* Provide legal guidance on estate management, including succession planning, Agricultural Holdings Act (AHA) and Farm Business Tenancies (FBT), and rights of way.
* Collaborate with colleagues across departments to advise on regulatory, commercial, and compliance issues affecting rural businesses.
* Build and maintain strong, long‑term client relationships with landowners, farmers, and estate managers.
* Keep up‑to‑date with legal, policy, and regulatory developments in agricultural, land use, and environmental law.
Required Skills and Experience:
* Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) or CLC with solid experience in agricultural, rural, property law.
* Strong knowledge of UK agricultural property law, estate management, and tenancy arrangements (AHA, FBT).
* Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills.
* Strong client management and communication skills.
* Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with a wider team.
For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ (url removed) or apply below
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