A leading Top 200 UK law firm and wealth management provider with a proud heritage dating back to 1856 is seeking a proactive Agricultural Property Solicitor or Legal Executive to join its expanding and highly regarded Agricultural Law team (as recognised by the Legal 500). With offices across Lincolnshire and the Midlands, we offer a flexible working environment and a real opportunity to specialise in this niche and rewarding area of law. Benefits Include:
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Income protection and life assurance (3x salary)
* Staff discount on legal fees
* Salary sacrifice pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
The Role
You will work on a wide range of agricultural property matters and play an important part in supporting, maintaining, and growing a high-quality caseload. This is a fantastic opportunity for a legal professional with a genuine passion for agricultural law to grow their career in a specialist team with great prospects for development.
Key Responsibilities:
* Handle a broad mix of agricultural work including:
o Farm Business Tenancies and Agricultural Holdings Act Tenancies
o Acquisition and sale of farms and rural property
o Easements, transfers, and renewables-related property work
o Auction packs, SDLT, Land Registry and Companies House submissions
* Act as a point of contact for clients and agents
* Promote the teams expertise through marketing and business development activity
* Maintain accurate time records, ensure billing compliance, and manage financial performance of files
* Maximise cross-referrals with other teams and service lines
What Were Looking For
Essential:
* A qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive OR demonstrable experience in agricultural, residential, or commercial property
* Strong interest in or passion for agricultural law
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Highly organised with the ability to prioritise a busy workload
* Sound knowledge of AML regulations and the Solicitors Accounts Rules
* Confident using MS Office and case management systems
Desirable:
* Experience with Visual Files or SOS Connect
* Business development and marketing experience
* Strong presentation and public speaking skills
Details:
* Hours: 09:00 17:15, Monday to Friday (36.25 hours/week)
* Location: Flexible across any of our 8 office locations in Lincolnshire and the Midlands
* Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
* Travel: A full UK driving licence and access to a car is required
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