Agricultural Property Litigation Solicitor (5+ PQE) | Growing Legal 500 Practice | Yorkshire and Midlands
A well-established and highly regarded practice with a fast growing presence is seeking an experienced Agricultural Property Litigation Solicitor (5+ PQE) to join its specialist Property Litigation team.
The Firm
This is a highly regarded regional law firm with offices across the North-West. The firm is widely recognised for its people-first culture and has been repeatedly named among the UK's best employers, including high rankings within the legal sector.
Known for challenging traditional law-firm models, the firm focuses on delivering excellent client outcomes while creating a supportive, inclusive and commercially minded working environment. They place strong emphasis on supporting their people to develop long-term careers with them, offering genuine career progression alongside flexibility and wellbeing support.
The Role
You will handle a varied and high-quality caseload of agricultural and rural property matters, including:
Contract disputes relating to the sale and purchase of land
Partnership and company disputes involving agricultural land
Farm Business Tenancy and Agricultural Holdings Act tenancy disputes, including arbitrations and Land Tribunal applications
Enforcement and termination of statutory agreements (including s38, s278, s106 and s104 agreements)
Succession tenancy advice and representation
Agricultural workers' accommodation issues
Real estate disputes, including:
Rights of way
Boundary disputes
Restrictive covenants
Easements (including drainage and waste)
Flooding, environmental and planning issues
Telecommunications matters
Proprietary estoppel claims
The team regularly acts for farmers, landed estates, landowners and landlords, tenants, partnerships and companies. A strong understanding of the agricultural sector and the cultural complexities of family-owned farming businesses is highly desirable.
About You
Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years' PQE in property litigation, ideally within the agricultural or rural sector
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking firm with genuine prospects for progression.
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