A leading Top 200 UK law firm and wealth management provider is seeking a proactiveAgricultural Property Solicitor or Legal Executiveto join its expanding and highly regarded Agricultural Law team (as recognised by the Legal 500). With offices across Lincolnshire and the Midlands, we offer a flexible working environment and a real opportunity to specialise in this niche and rewarding area of law.
Benefits Include:
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Income protection and life assurance (3x salary)
* Staff discount on legal fees
* Salary sacrifice pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
The Role
You will work on a wide range of agricultural property matters and play an important part in supporting, maintaining, and growing a high-quality caseload. This is a fantastic opportunity for a legal professional with a genuine passion for agricultural law to grow their career in a specialist team with great prospects for development.
Key Responsibilities:
* Handle a broad mix of agricultural work including:
o Farm Business Tenancies and Agricultural Holdings Act Tenancies
o Acquisition and sale of farms and rural property
o Easements, transfers, and renewables-related property work
o Auction packs, SDLT, Land Registry and Companies House submissions
* Act as a point of contact for clients and agents
* Promote the team’s expertise through marketing and business development activity
* Maintain accurate time records, ensure billing compliance, and manage financial performance of files
* Maximise cross-referrals with other teams and service lines
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
* A qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive OR demonstrable experience in agricultural, residential, or commercial property
* Strong interest in or passion for agricultural law
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Highly organised with the ability to prioritise a busy workload
* Sound knowledge of AML regulations and the Solicitors Accounts Rules
* Confident using MS Office and case management systems
Desirable:
* Experience with Visual Files or SOS Connect
* Business development and marketing experience
* Strong presentation and public speaking skills
Details:
* Hours:09:00 – 17:15, Monday to Friday (36.25 hours/week)
* Location:Flexible across any of our 8 office locations in Lincolnshire and the Midlands
* Salary:Competitive, depending on experience
* Travel:A full UK driving licence and access to a car is required
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