Job Description Agricultural Solicitor Location : Malton, Yorkshire Salary : £55,000-£75,000 Extensive Benefits Experience required : 2-5 Years PQE Join a prestigious Yorkshire law firm with over 200 years of legal excellence, serving the rural community throughout Yorkshire and beyond. Our client, a CQS-accredited firm with a strong reputation for agricultural and rural law expertise, is seeking an ambitious Agricultural Solicitor to support farmers, rural landowners, and agri-businesses through complex legal challenges. A bout the Role As an Agricultural Solicitor, you'll provide specialist legal advice to the rural community, navigating intricate legal and regulatory landscapes while supporting the local rural economy. Your key responsibilities will include: Agricultural Fee-Earning and Case Management: Providing specialist legal advice to: Farmers Rural landowners Agri-businesses Handling complex agricultural transactions: Property sales and purchases Land registration Succession planning Infrastructure projects Drafting and negotiating agricultural-specific documents Advising on regulatory compliance Client Relationship and Sector Development: Building long-term relationships with rural clients Identifying business opportunities Supporting marketing activities Providing guidance on agricultural regulations Gathering sector insights Financial and Risk Management: Advising on agricultural risk management Managing billing and client expectations Ensuring compliance with sector regulations Supporting succession planning and tax reliefs Rural Teamwork and Professional Development: Supervising and mentoring junior staff Collaborating across departments Sharing sector-specific knowledge Maintaining professional standards What We're Looking For Essential Requirements: UK-qualified Solicitor with valid practising certificate 2-5 years' post-qualification experience in a recognised firm Substantial experience managing complex legal work Strong leadership in client service Commercially astute approach Expertise in: Agricultural law Rural property transactions Succession planning Agricultural legislation Ability to balance legal rigour with business impact Passion for rural affairs and agricultural sector Desirable: Experience in rural diversification projects Knowledge of renewable energy in agriculture Understanding of environmental initiatives Additional agricultural law qualifications Exceptional Benefits Package Financial Rewards: Competitive salary (£55,000-£75,000 dependent on experience) Performance-related bonus potential Comprehensive pension scheme Professional Development: Continuous learning in agricultural law Training on rural policy changes Mentoring opportunities Support for sector-specific professional growth Clear career progression pathways Firm Benefits: CQS-accredited firm Over 200 years of legal heritage Supportive, collaborative working environment Opportunities for sector representation Community engagement initiatives Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements Hybrid working options Generous annual leave Family-friendly policies Wellbeing support programmes Location & Working Arrangements Based: Malton office Working Pattern: Full-time Hybrid Working: Supported with flexible arrangements About Our Client Our client is a well-established Yorkshire law firm committed to delivering exceptional legal services with a deep understanding of the rural community. With over 200 years of legal expertise, they serve farmers, landowners, and agri-businesses throughout Yorkshire and beyond. Core Values: Rural community support Technical excellence Client-focused approach Continuous learning Sustainable agricultural practices Ready to Take the Next Step? If you're an ambitious Agricultural Solicitor passionate about rural law and looking to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact: Lee Hawthorne-Finch 0333 996 2882 or lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com