Job Description
Our client, one of the UK’s oldest and most respected law firms, are hiring! With over 150 years of history, our client are a "Top 200" Law Firm and a leading provider of wealth management services, operating across Lincolnshire and the Midlands. Their highly regarded Agricultural Team is ranked in the Legal 500, and due to continued success, are now looking for a dedicated lawyer to help them grow this vital area of the business.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within our clients established Agricultural Law team, handling a broad caseload and contributing to the firm’s strategic growth in this specialist area.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and develop an existing caseload of agricultural matters
* Advise on Farm Business Tenancies and Agricultural Holdings Act Tenancies
* Handle farm and rural property acquisitions and disposals
* Liaise with clients and agents
* Draft and negotiate easements and transfers for utility companies
* Support our Renewables Team with agricultural property advice.
* Prepare auction packs and manage exchange, completion, and post-completion work (e.g. SDLT, Land Registry, Companies House filings)
* Promote the firm’s agricultural services in line with our Marketing Policy
Requirements
We welcome applications from qualified solicitors, legal executives, or experienced fee earners with a passion for agricultural law.
Essential:
* Genuine interest in and enthusiasm for agricultural property law
* Previous experience in residential, commercial, or agricultural property
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Organised, proactive, and confident in managing own workload
* IT proficient, with solid experience in Microsoft Office
Desirable:
* Familiarity with case management systems, particularly Visual Files or SOS Connect
* Understanding of Solicitors’ Accounts Rules and Money Laundering Regulations
* Business development or marketing experience within the legal sector
* Public speaking or presentation experience
Benefits
* Generous holiday allowance
* Staff discounts on legal services
* Income protection and life assurance (3x salary)
* Salary sacrifice pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* A supportive, professional and forward-thinking team environment
Requirements
We welcome applications from qualified solicitors, legal executives, or experienced fee earners with a passion for agricultural law. Essential: 1) Genuine interest in and enthusiasm for agricultural property law 2) Previous experience in residential, commercial, or agricultural property 3) Strong written and verbal communication skills 4) Organised, proactive, and confident in managing own workload 5) IT proficient, with solid experience in Microsoft Office Desirable: 1) Familiarity with case management systems, particularly Visual Files or SOS Connect 2) Understanding of Solicitors’ Accounts Rules and Money Laundering Regulations 3) Business development or marketing experience within the legal sector 4) Public speaking or presentation experience