Agricultural Solicitor - Exeter / East Devon
Vacancy ID: 56885 DM
Hours: Full-time or Part-time
Locations: Axminster, Exeter, Exmouth, Seaton, Sidmouth
Experience: Ideally 2-5 years' PQE (agricultural/rural property)
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
*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.*
Want to build your agricultural law career in the heart of the South West's rural community?
Are you ready to take the next step in your agricultural law career but unsure where that opportunity sits?
Ready to move to a firm where your rural expertise is truly valued?
Passionate about Agricultural Law? Let's talk.
About the Company
One of the largest and most established legal practices in the South West, with offices beautifully situated in some of the region's most picturesque coastal towns and countryside locations. They combine high-quality legal expertise with a genuinely community-focused, people-first approach. Supporting both private and business clients, the firm offers a full range of legal services while maintaining strong local roots and a reputation for being approachable, trusted and forward-thinking. With dedicated divisions supporting both business and private clients, they deliver high-quality legal advice across a wide range of sectors.
The Opportunity
Seeking an ambitious Agricultural Solicitor to join their growing Farms & Estates team, supporting clients across their Exeter and East Devon offices.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor with existing agricultural or rural property experience who is looking to develop their career within a progressive and well-respected regional firm.
You will advise a broad client base including farmers, landowners, estates, and rural businesses on matters such as:
Rural and agricultural property transactions
Farm sales and acquisitions
Transfers of equity and succession planning
Agricultural tenancies and property rights
Land development, diversification and commercial projects
Cross-departmental collaboration on complex matters
Business development and strengthening referrer relationships
Managing your own caseload with full compliance responsibilityAbout You
Solicitors, Legal Executives and experienced Practitioners.
You will ideally:
Have 2-5 years' PQE in agricultural or rural property law (or equivalent experience managing your own caseload)
Be confident working independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team
Demonstrate strong technical ability and attention to detail
Deliver excellent client care
Be commercially minded and motivated to build long-term client relationshipsMy client encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate strong potential and a genuine passion for agricultural law.
Keywords: Agricultural Law, Rural Property Law, Farms & Estates, Private Client & Agriculture, Rural Property Solicitor, Legal Executive, Experienced Practitioner
How to apply: Please click on the APPLY NOW button. Or 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