A highly regarded, full-service regional firm is seeking a Property Lawyer to join its specialist Agricultural Property team. This role is based in the firm’s Hampshire office, which is home to a team with a national reputation for rural and agricultural legal work.
Whether you’re a junior looking to carve out a niche in agricultural law, or a real estate lawyer wanting to pivot into a dynamic and client-focused practice, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy, supportive team in one of the most respected firms in this space.
Why Join?
1. Specialist focus with national reach: You’ll work within one of the UK’s leading agricultural law teams, advising landowners, estates, farmers, and agri-businesses across England and Wales.
2. Culture-first firm: With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, hybrid working, and even dog-friendly offices, solicitors here stay for the culture as much as the quality of work.
3. Clear career path: The team is actively hiring at the junior-mid level to support a growing workload. There is real room for progression within the team.
What You’ll Work On
You’ll support senior solicitors on a broad mix of rural land transactions and advisory work, including:
4. Sales and purchases of farms, estates, and agricultural land
5. Agricultural tenancies and succession planning
6. First registrations and title investigation
7. Easements, covenants, and access rights
8. Development opportunities on rural land
Clients range from traditional landowners and estates to entrepreneurial land-based businesses and developers. You’ll have early client contact and be supported by sector-leading experts across property, tax, and private client work.
The Ideal Candidate
9. Qualified solicitor (England & Wales), from NQ up to 5 years PQE
10. Ideally has some experience in agricultural or rural property, but the team is also open to real estate lawyers and those with high-end residential conveyancing backgrounds with an interest in transitioning
11. Strong technical and organisational skills
12. Personable, pragmatic, and eager to work closely with clients in a relationship-driven team
Location & Flexibility
The role is based in Hampshire, with hybrid working and flexibility built into the firm’s culture.
What’s On Offer
13. Competitive salary
14. Clear progression track within a growing team
15. Collaborative, down-to-earth culture, with lots of social events and networking opportunities
16. Full benefits package including private medical, generous holidays, and flexible working options
17. A modern office space
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm known for its balance of professional excellence and human approach. Whether you are curious about agricultural law or looking for a fresh challenge, now is a great time to get in touch.