Location: London (hybrid)
PQE: 1–5 years
Salary: £95,000–£125,000 (according to PQE)
The Firm
Lex Exec is proud to partner with a leading international law firm whose Private Property team is consistently ranked among the UK’s best for advising high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and private capital on complex property matters.
This is a chance to join a team with exceptional expertise across the full spectrum of rural and landed estate work – from estate management and succession planning to natural capital, rewilding, and forestry investment projects.
The practice is seeing a notable rise in instructions around biodiversity net gain (BNG) and sustainable development, reflecting its reputation for being ahead of the curve in an evolving market.
The Role
You will work alongside a multidisciplinary group of Partners and Associates advising an impressive client base including historic estates, entrepreneurial landowners, and international investors.
Your caseload will cover:
* High-value rural and residential property transactions
* Change of use matters (e.g. agricultural to commercial)
* Agricultural and estate management matters
* Purchases for natural capital, rewilding, and renewable projects
* Forestry investment and BNG transactions
* Strategic land and development site acquisitions
* Tax-efficient structuring, management, and succession planning
You will collaborate closely with private client, tax, and corporate specialists – gaining exposure to private capital structures, family offices, and long-term asset preservation strategies.
About You
We’re looking for a bright, commercially aware Associate (1–5 PQE) who is genuinely interested in rural property and the future of land ownership and stewardship.
Key requirements:
* England & Wales qualified solicitor (1–5 PQE)
* Experience or strong interest in rural, agricultural, or landed estate matters
* Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills
* Strong academic background
* Confidence engaging directly with private clients
* Comfortable attending the London office around three days per week
Rewards & Benefits
* £95,000–£125,000 base (DOE)
* Excellent bonus and flexible benefits
* Collaborative, mentoring-focused culture
* Exposure to some of the UK’s most high-profile rural and private property matters
1. If you want to join a forward-thinking team that combines traditional estate expertise with modern sustainability and investment insight, this is an outstanding career platform. Apply in confidence, or contact colin@lex-exec.com for a discreet discussion.
About Lex Exec
Lex Exec partners with leading law firms across London and the UK to connect outstanding lawyers with transformative career opportunities. Our work focuses on strategic moves within private client, family, and private wealth practices – where discretion, integrity, and long-term fit matter most.