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.
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