Solicitor/Associate – Private Property & Agriculture – Taunton

Clarke Willmott Llp; Taunton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Solicitor/Associate – Private Property & Agriculture – Taunton

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a qualified lawyer to join our Private Property & Agricultural team, handling a mix of country property, agricultural and commercial transactions.

Spanning our Bristol and Taunton offices, you will be joining a team comprised of 8 lawyers. We are looking to enhance our offering and continue to grow.

We are one of the biggest Agricultural teams in the UK, ranked for Agriculture in Somerset by Chambers and Partners with four of our members ranked individually. Our well-regarded team is also on the NFU panel of legal advisors for Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Dorset.

Role: Solicitor/Associate
Location: Taunton
Hours: Full Time
Term: Permanent
Vacancy Reference: 1269-LTN

Who we are

You’ll be joining a national law firm that enjoys a strong reputation, made possible by our exceptional people – each chosen for their industry knowledge and passion for their field. We want to help you to reach your full potential, love the work you do and deliver the best results for your clients.

We work flexibly and you’ll be empowered to work where you do your best work, balancing your individual needs with the need for us to engage as teams and deliver excellent client service.

Day to day, you’ll be successful in this role by:

You will be managing your own caseload, covering a broad range of property types, to include high value rural residential properties, listed buildings and unregistered land. You will be involved in sometimes complex farm/agricultural property transactions, from bare land, working farms and large estates, often including various farm diversification and renewable energy projects.

You will regularly advise on all aspects of rural property transactions from support payments and tenancies to rights of way and environmental issues and all other aspects of the sale, purchase and mortgaging of agricultural land and farms.

Learning from highly respected senior practitioners, you will be able to develop and hone your technical and client management skills, engaging in challenging and complex work. As an expanding team, there are real opportunities for career development as you gain expertise and build your wider skill set.

It is an integral part of this role that you comply with data security and all firm policies and procedures.

This role is right for you if:

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to progress their career and enjoy a challenge within a large and continually growing, fast-paced team.

If you are a qualified solicitor or legal executive, we would very much like to hear from you.

You will be able to demonstrate a strong intellect, evidenced with a high level of academic achievement, and be someone who shows initiative, drive, and excellent organisation skills.

We expect you to be a genuine team player and a great communicator, who enjoys helping and working alongside others.

What we can offer you:

A career at Clarke Willmott will feel different to other law firms. We thrive on our individual differences and diversity because as a team, we are united by our shared values and mutual respect. Working with us you will feel empowered, valued and free to be yourself in a safe and supportive environment.

If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please send us your CV and covering letter using the form below.