<div><h3>Agricultural Litigation Legal Director / Salaried Partner Solicitor – Stoke-on-Trent – Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits</h3><p>A Legal 500-ranked firm with a well-established regional presence and ongoing national expansion is looking to appoint a Legal Director / Salaried Partner Solicitor into its Agriculture & Landed Estates Litigation team in Stoke-on-Trent. This presents a compelling opportunity for a senior Litigator and Solicitor to join a newly created office (c.10 lawyers), with substantial investment and a strong pipeline of work already in place. In a supportive and ambitious environment, you will play a pivotal role in leading and growing the firm’s Agriculture offering.</p><h3>The Role</h3><ul><li>Leading a varied caseload of Agriculture and landed estate disputes, acting as a senior Litigator across complex rural matters</li><li>Handling high-value and technically challenging Litigation involving farming businesses, estates, and landowners</li><li>Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, providing clear and commercially focused guidance</li><li>Overseeing matters from instruction through to resolution, including ADR and court proceedings</li><li>Drafting and supervising legal documentation, pleadings, and strategy</li><li>Building and developing long-term client relationships</li><li>Driving business development initiatives and contributing to the continued growth of the practice</li></ul><h3>The Candidate</h3><ul><li>An experienced Litigator currently operating at, or ready to step into, Legal Director / Salaried Partner level</li><li>Qualified Solicitor with a strong background in complex land and rural disputes</li><li>Demonstrable expertise across Litigation matters, ideally within Agriculture or landed estates</li><li>Proven ability to manage high-value work and develop key client relationships</li><li>Commercially astute, with a track record of supporting business growth</li><li>Experience gained within a reputable regional or national firm</li><li>A natural leader, motivated to play a key role in a growing an ambitious team</li></ul><h3>The Benefits & How to Apply</h3><ul><li>Competitive salary, with an excellent bonus structure</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare, pension scheme, and death in service</li><li>Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays</li><li>Flexible and hybrid working arrangements</li><li>Strong firm culture with a genuinely supportive and people-focused approach</li><li>Realistic billable expectations, promoting a healthy work-life balance</li><li>Modern office environment with excellent technology and high-quality work</li><li>Legal 500-ranked firm with a clear strategic growth plan</li><li>Excellent scope for progression at Legal Director / Salaried Partner level within a growing Agriculture team</li></ul><p>Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone.</p><p><b>Contact: </b>Rhys Spencer, Retained Consultant</p><p><b>Email: </b>rhys.spencer@williamjamesrecruitment.com</p></div>