Job Title: Associate Solicitor
Department: Agricultural Property
Salary: DOE
Hours: Full Time, permanent
Location: Bristol, hybrid.
Job Reference: CWS376
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This opportunity is ideal for a solicitor with a genuine interest in rural affairs and experience in agricultural or rural property law. You'll join a specialist team advising a diverse range of clients including farmers, landowners, estates, and agribusinesses.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Manage your own caseload of agricultural and commercial property matters from start to finish, including sales, purchases, lettings, and licences involving farmland, rural buildings, and estates.
* Advise on land development and diversification projects, such as promotion and option agreements, and renewable energy schemes.
* Draft and negotiate a range of agricultural property agreements, with support from paralegals and collaboration across the team.
* Provide legal input on estate management, including succession planning, AHA and FBT tenancies, and rights of way.
* Work closely with colleagues in other departments to advise clients on regulatory, commercial, and compliance issues affecting rural businesses.
* Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships with landowners, farmers, and estate managers.
* Stay informed on legal and policy developments in agricultural, land use, and environmental law
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
* Qualified solicitor (England & Wales), in property or agricultural law
* Strong technical knowledge of rural property matters
* Excellent client-facing and communication skills
* A genuine interest in countryside affairs and rural communities
* Experience working with farming businesses, estates, or landowners is highly desirable
For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ (url removed)
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Simpson Judge
Posted a day ago, valid for 13 days
Okehampton, Devon EX20 3AL, England
£50,000 - £85,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position of Associate Solicitor in the Agricultural Property department is available in Bristol, offering a salary dependent on experience (DOE).
- This full-time, permanent role requires a qualified solicitor with a focus on agricultural or rural property law and experience working with farming businesses or landowners.
- The successful candidate will manage their own caseload, advising clients on agricultural and commercial property matters, including sales, lettings, and land development projects.
- Additionally, the role involves drafting agreements, providing legal input on estate management, and collaborating with colleagues across various departments.
- Candidates should have strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a genuine interest in rural affairs.
