Associate - Rural Property (NQ to 1 PQE)
Location - London
Practice Area - Rural Estates and Agricultural Property
A top tier London firm with one of the most respected rural estates practices in the UK is seeking an Associate at NQ to 1 PQE level to join its market leading Rural Property team. This is a rare opportunity to step into a genuinely elite practice acting for major landed estates, land owning institutions and high profile private clients.
The team is ranked in the highest tier across both major legal directories for agricultural and rural affairs and is known for handling some of the most challenging, complex and high value work in the sector. You will be working alongside highly regarded partners and associates across a wide range of rural, agricultural, residential and commercial property matters.
The work
* Sale and purchase of high value agricultural land and rural residential property
* Agricultural, commercial and residential landlord and tenant
* Rural rights and interests including rights of way, easements and sporting rights
* Complex mandates including mineral leases, renewable energy projects, solar leases and development agreements
* Acting for institutional lenders on security matters
* Exposure to high value, technically demanding work for prominent estates and private clients
What they are looking for
* Qualified solicitor in England and Wales (NQ to 1 PQE)
* Strong academic background
* Technical interest in rural estates, agricultural property and wider private client led property matters
* Organised, detail driven and able to manage multiple matters
* Clear communication style with the ability to deliver pragmatic, client focused advice
* Genuine enthusiasm for becoming part of a highly collaborative and long established team
Why this role stands out
* Work with one of the most highly respected rural property teams in the country
* Exceptional client base including major estates and long standing private families
* Exposure to some of the most interesting and complex rural property work available in the UK market
* Supportive culture with a clear development pathway for ambitious junior lawyers
About Lex Exec
Lex Exec is a specialist legal recruitment partner focused on placing outstanding lawyers within leading law firms and boutiques across London and the South East. We work closely with ambitious legal professionals and top tier firms to ensure every move is strategic, well aligned and supports long term career development. Our approach is discreet, relationship led and grounded in a deep understanding of the legal market.