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Agricultural Solicitor 2yrs PQE

Clayton legal

Lancaster

On-site

GBP 45,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for an Agricultural Solicitor to join a leading firm in Lancaster. With a focus on non-contentious Agricultural and Estates matters, you'll work alongside expert Partners to provide exceptional legal services to a diverse clientele, including farmers and landowners. This thriving practice is recognized for its excellence in the field, offering a supportive environment and a competitive salary. Located near the stunning Lake District, this role promises not only professional growth but also a fantastic work-life balance. If you're passionate about Agricultural Law and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Attractive Benefits Package
Supportive Working Environment
Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

  • 2+ years PQE experience in Agricultural Law and Estates-related transactions.
  • Strong skills in negotiation and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver top-quality legal services to farmers and landowners.
  • Handle property transactions, agricultural lending, and tenancies.

Skills

Agricultural Law
Property Transactions
Negotiation
Client Relationship Management
Teamwork
Communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor (2+ years PQE)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Agricultural Solicitor with 2+ years PQE to join my clients leading Agricultural Department based in their Lancaster office.

This thriving practice, with offices in Lancaster and Kirkby Lonsdale, supports a diverse range of local and national clients on non-contentious Agricultural and Estates matters.

Working closely with expert Partners renowned in their field, the successful candidate will deliver top-quality legal services to farmers, landowners, estates, and agri-businesses.

Recognized for excellence, the Agricultural Department features in this years The Legal 500 and is ranked in Chambers and Partners.

Candidates should have experience handling Agricultural and Estates-related property transactions, including buying and selling land, farms, woodlands, and landed estates; agricultural secured lending; negotiating renewable energy project documents; agricultural tenancies and easements; and option and pre-emption agreements.

Knowledge of related areas such as commons, mines and minerals, and sporting rights would be a valuable addition.

Strong teamwork, communication, and client relationship skills are essential for this role.

The firm offers a supportive working environment, a highly competitive salary circa £45k, and an attractive benefits package.

Located near the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, yet easily accessible from major northern cities, this opportunity provides a fantastic work-life balance.

To apply, please send your CV to Tracy Carlisle at t.carlisle@clayton-legal.co.uk or call 0161 9147 357 for more information.

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