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Job Title: Associate / Senior Associate – Agriculture & Estates
Location: Cardiff
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Income protection, private medical insurance, eye care discounts, discretionary bonus scheme, EV scheme, international secondments (0–5 PQE), pension scheme, 27 days holiday public holidays, perks portal, cycle-to-work, life assurance, gym contribution, flu vaccinations.
About the Company:
This leading national law firm has one of the UK’s largest Agriculture & Estates practices. Recognised in the legal directories and trusted by major landowners, the team is at the forefront of both traditional rural property matters and emerging areas such as conservation and Natural Capital. With a reputation for collaboration and professional growth, the firm offers early responsibility and a supportive culture where ambition is rewarded.
Role Summary:
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality agricultural and estate-related legal work. You’ll be involved in transactional matters, tenancy advice, succession planning, and pioneering Natural Capital projects such as Biodiversity Net Gain. This is an opportunity to develop your expertise within a respected team, with scope for progression and business development.
Key Responsibilities:
• Transactional work: Handle sales, purchases, mortgages, and estate management — building technical expertise.
• Tenancy & succession advice: Support clients on agricultural tenancies, tax, and estate planning.
• Conservation projects: Contribute to innovative Natural Capital initiatives, including Biodiversity Net Gain.
• Client engagement: Develop and maintain strong client relationships while enhancing your professional network.
• Business development: Play an active role in growing the team’s profile and service offering.
Requirements:
• Solid experience in agricultural or rural property law.
• Excellent technical drafting skills.
• Commercial awareness and client-focused approach.
• Organised, ambitious, and detail-oriented.
• Strong team player with the ability to build relationships and contribute to practice growth.
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Related Job Titles: Agriculture Lawyer, Estates Solicitor, Rural Property Associate, Land & Environment Solicitor, Agricultural Tenancies Lawyer
