Senior Associate – Agriculture & Land
Location: South West England | Office-Based/Hybrid
Experience: 5+ Years PQE
Benefits
- Competitive salary with strong progression opportunities
- 25 days’ holiday plus Christmas closure and a day off for your birthday
- Contributory pension scheme with employer contribution
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Life assurance
- Optional private medical insurance and healthcare cash-back scheme
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- Retail discounts and cycle to work scheme
- Regular social events
- Discounts on legal services, including free wills and reduced conveyancing fees
The Opportunity
A well-regarded South West law firm with a strong reputation for providing practical, commercially focused advice is looking to appoint a Senior Associate (5+ years PQE) to join its Agriculture & Land team.
This team is widely recognised for its work across the rural sector, advising farmers, landowners, estates and rural businesses. The role offers the chance to work on high-quality matters, develop long-term client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of a busy and established practice.
The Role
You will advise 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
- Agricultural finance and security work
- Supporting clients with succession planning in collaboration with colleagues across other teams
You will manage your own caseload while working closely with colleagues across the firm to provide joined-up advice. The role also offers the opportunity to mentor junior team members and contribute to the ongoing development of the practice.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
- At least 5 years’ PQE in agricultural, rural property or commercial property law (more experienced candidates are welcome to apply)
- Strong technical knowledge of property transactions
- A genuine interest in rural and agricultural matters
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Commercial awareness and a proactive, solutions-focused approach
- An interest in mentoring and supporting junior colleagues
Apply
Please submit your CV outlining your experience and qualifications, or email [email protected] for a confidential conversation.
Applications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds. The firm is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment.
INDUK
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £60,000.00-£75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wells
