Senior associate – agriculture & land

Location: Wells
Experience: 5+ Years’ PQE

Our client is a leading South West law firm with a strong reputation for delivering practical, commercially focused advice. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Associate (5+ PQE) to join their well-established and expanding Agriculture & Land team.

The Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in advising on a broad range of agricultural and rural property matters, including:

• Sales and acquisitions of farms, estates and rural land
• Agricultural tenancies
• Rural development and diversification projects
• Succession planning matters
• Agricultural finance and secured lending work

They will manage a high-quality and varied caseload, build and maintain strong client relationships, and collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm to provide comprehensive, joined-up advice.

About the Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a technically strong and commercially minded Solicitor or Legal Executive with a genuine enthusiasm for rural matters. Applicants should have at least 5 years’ PQE in agricultural, rural property or commercial property law (more experienced candidates are encouraged to apply).

They will demonstrate:

• Strong technical expertise in property transactions, with a particular interest in the rural sector
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach
• A sound commercial awareness
• The ability and willingness to mentor more junior team members
• A passion for building and maintaining long-term client relationships

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior lawyer to join one of the region’s leading Agriculture & Land teams and contribute to its continued growth. The firm offers a supportive culture, genuine career progression and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 25 days’ annual leave plus Christmas closure days and a day off for your birthday
• Discounted legal services, including free wills and half-price conveyancing
• Group pension scheme with employer contribution
• Life assurance
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Optional private medical insurance
• Healthcare cashback scheme
• Retail discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Regular social events

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a highly regarded firm while developing a long-term career within a thriving Agriculture & Land team.