Succession & Agriculture Associate Solicitor
Vacancy ID: 53443 DM
*This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.*
Are you an experienced Succession & Agriculture Associate Solicitor looking for a fresh challenge and a role that truly values your expertise?
Are you ready to step into a role where you shape the future of multi-generational farming families?
Are you looking to join a firm that lets you build long-term relationships with farming clients, instead of transactional work?
The Company
An established and growing law firm
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Associate Solicitor to join our highly regarded Succession & Agriculture team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a diverse and loyal client base, including farming families, landed estates, rural businesses, and high-net-worth individuals.
You will play a key role in advising clients on complex succession planning, estate administration, agricultural property matters, and long-term strategic planning for multi-generational farms and rural enterprises. This role offers a strong mix of technical legal work, client relationship management, and commercial thinking.
Location - Bury St Edmunds area
Salary - £50,000 dep on exp
Responsibilities of the Role
* Provide expert advice on succession planning, including wills, trusts, lasting powers of attorney, and tax-efficient strategies.
* Advise farming families and rural businesses on agricultural property, including ownership structures, partnerships, farm business tenancies, and asset protection.
* Manage a varied caseload of succession and agricultural matters from initial instruction to completion.
* Work closely with high-value clients and estate owners to deliver tailored, long-term planning solutions.
* Support and guide junior team members when required.
* Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor within the rural sector.
* Collaborate with colleagues across Private Client, Property, and Corporate teams where matters overlap.
* Stay up to date with legislative developments affecting agriculture, rural land, and succession planning.
About You
* Qualified Solicitor with 3+ PQE (or equivalent experience) within succession, agriculture, rural property, or private client matters.
* Strong understanding of the agricultural sector and the unique challenges faced by farming families and landowners.
* Demonstrable experience in wills, trusts, estate planning, tax considerations, and rural business structures.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to build long-term relationships with clients and professional partners.
* Commercially aware, proactive, and able to work autonomously.
* A genuine interest in the rural community and agricultural industry.
Keywords
Private Client Solicitor / Associate / Senior Associate, Agricultural/Commercial Property Solicitor, Private Client Law, Property Law, Farm and Estate Manager
How to apply:
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Please send your CV to; Donna Morgan - Principal Recruitment Manager
*As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, we do require that ALL applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification which is relevant and necessary for the job that you are applying for.*
We thank all applicants who apply for this role. However, please be advised that only those short listed for an interview will be contacted. Please be assured that your job application will be managed in complete confidence and your personal details will not be passed to any third party without your prior permission. Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provide outstanding recruitment head-hunting and job advertising services. We are the trusted recruitment partner of choice to industry leading organisations across the UK and Internationally. We recruit specifically for all roles within the sectors of: Agriculture, Farming, Horticulture, Food and Fresh Produce, Vet, Pet and Animal Health, Agrochemicals, Fertilisers and Seeds, Software and Technology, Machinery, Technical and Engineering and specialist Education.