Job Title: Solicitor 2 - 10 PQE Department: Agriculture & Estate Salary: 60K - 90K + bonus Hours: Full Time, permanent Location: Bath, hybrid. Job Reference: CWS446 OVERVIEW Top Ranked Legal 500 firm. 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 EXPEREINCE REQUIRED Qualified solicitor (England & Wales), ideally with 2+ years' PQE agricultural/ rural property land 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 BENEFITS - one of the best on the market Up to 27 days holiday + bank + option to buy and sell + special occasion leave (birthday/wedding etc) Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhanced employer pension contribution Life assurance Private medical and dental insurance + Healthcare cashplan + income protection Various other perks and discounts including legal services, gym discounts, shops, season tickets etc. Many more. For more details please contact: removed)
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Solicitor 2 - 10 PQE Department: Agriculture & Estate Salary: 60K - 90K + bonus Hours: Full Time, permanent Location: Bath, hybrid. Job Reference: CWS446 OVERVIEW Top Ranked Legal 500 firm. 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 EXPEREINCE REQUIRED Qualified solicitor (England & Wales), ideally with 2+ years' PQE agricultural/ rural property land 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 BENEFITS - one of the best on the market Up to 27 days holiday + bank + option to buy and sell + special occasion leave (birthday/wedding etc) Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhanced employer pension contribution Life assurance Private medical and dental insurance + Healthcare cashplan + income protection Various other perks and discounts including legal services, gym discounts, shops, season tickets etc. Many more. For more details please contact: removed)
Are you looking to join a friendly, experienced team where there is genuine scope to grow, develop and progress? If so, this opportunity could be a very strong fit. A well-established firm in Wiltshire is looking for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join its Agriculture and Landed Estates team. You will work closely with experienced Partners on a high-quality caseload involving farming families, landed estates, family businesses and multi-generational clients. The role combines working alongside Partners on established matters with running work independently, offering both support and autonomy. There is real scope for career development, including the potential to progress to partnership for the right person. The Role • Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax planning for individuals, trusts and family structures • Advising on the passing of wealth to future generations, including succession planning for family businesses and farming enterprises • Drafting and reviewing trust documentation, settlements and family partnership agreements • Advising on asset protection and the use of trusts in tax planning • Involvement in complex deceased estate administration work • Working in conjunction with Partners on established caseloads, as well as handling your own matters • Building and maintaining relationships with established referrers, local firms and the local farming and rural business community What You Will Bring • 5 or more years post qualification experience in Private Client law • A solid understanding of the use of trusts and settlements within tax planning and asset protection • Confidence and enjoyment in drafting bespoke, technical documents • A real interest in tax efficiency and planning, and a genuine desire to deepen your expertise in this area • Experience of managing your own workload effectively in a busy environment • Strong organisational skills and a flexible approach to work • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • A commitment to high standards and client service • Ability to travel to clients when required • Good ICT skills Why Consider This Role • High quality, interesting and often complex work with agricultural and landed estate clients • Opportunity to become or develop as a specialist in tax, trusts and succession planning • Supportive, experienced team with a genuinely friendly culture • Clear opportunity to grow your career, with the potential to progress to partnership • A firm that encourages ongoing learning, further qualifications and professional development How do I apply? If this role is of interest and you would like more information, please call George Clayton on or email me at De Lacy Executive will upload your CV to our database and retain some data about you in order to process your application. More information about our processing activities can be found at . Please be assured that all contact is treated in complete confidence and your details will not be passed to a third party without your prior permission. Please note that this advertisement is not a job description and you should satisfy yourself about the full details at interview. De Lacy Executive is an Approved member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, which promotes high standards in recruitment practice, and is registered with the Information Commissioners Office. De Lacy Executive complies with all relevant data protection legislation.
Mar 07, 2026
Full time
Are you looking to join a friendly, experienced team where there is genuine scope to grow, develop and progress? If so, this opportunity could be a very strong fit. A well-established firm in Wiltshire is looking for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join its Agriculture and Landed Estates team. You will work closely with experienced Partners on a high-quality caseload involving farming families, landed estates, family businesses and multi-generational clients. The role combines working alongside Partners on established matters with running work independently, offering both support and autonomy. There is real scope for career development, including the potential to progress to partnership for the right person. The Role • Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax planning for individuals, trusts and family structures • Advising on the passing of wealth to future generations, including succession planning for family businesses and farming enterprises • Drafting and reviewing trust documentation, settlements and family partnership agreements • Advising on asset protection and the use of trusts in tax planning • Involvement in complex deceased estate administration work • Working in conjunction with Partners on established caseloads, as well as handling your own matters • Building and maintaining relationships with established referrers, local firms and the local farming and rural business community What You Will Bring • 5 or more years post qualification experience in Private Client law • A solid understanding of the use of trusts and settlements within tax planning and asset protection • Confidence and enjoyment in drafting bespoke, technical documents • A real interest in tax efficiency and planning, and a genuine desire to deepen your expertise in this area • Experience of managing your own workload effectively in a busy environment • Strong organisational skills and a flexible approach to work • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • A commitment to high standards and client service • Ability to travel to clients when required • Good ICT skills Why Consider This Role • High quality, interesting and often complex work with agricultural and landed estate clients • Opportunity to become or develop as a specialist in tax, trusts and succession planning • Supportive, experienced team with a genuinely friendly culture • Clear opportunity to grow your career, with the potential to progress to partnership • A firm that encourages ongoing learning, further qualifications and professional development How do I apply? If this role is of interest and you would like more information, please call George Clayton on or email me at De Lacy Executive will upload your CV to our database and retain some data about you in order to process your application. More information about our processing activities can be found at . Please be assured that all contact is treated in complete confidence and your details will not be passed to a third party without your prior permission. Please note that this advertisement is not a job description and you should satisfy yourself about the full details at interview. De Lacy Executive is an Approved member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, which promotes high standards in recruitment practice, and is registered with the Information Commissioners Office. De Lacy Executive complies with all relevant data protection legislation.
Agricultural Property Senior Associate/Partner - Head of Agriculture Location: Poundbury - Hybrid working available An exciting opportunity has arisen as my client is launching a specialist Agriculture & Rural Land team based in Poundbury, Dorset to strengthen its West Country capability. It is seeking an experienced Solicitor or Partner-level Lawyer to lead and grow the practice advising farmers, landed estates, rural businesses and developers on agricultural property, farm tenancies, rural diversification, land development and related commercial and regulatory matters. Why this role? Build and lead a new agriculture practice with clear firm support and autonomy to shape the team Work from Poundbury with excellent links across Dorset and the South West Join a firm that combines specialist capability (construction, planning, private client) with a collaborative, single-firm culture Key responsibilities Lead, develop and commercialise the Agriculture & Rural Land practice Act on a broad range of agriculture matters: farm & estate sales and purchases, tenancy advice (Agricultural Holdings Act/Farm Business Tenancies), rights of way, easements and overage, diversification projects, renewables and natural capital work and rural disputes Provide high-quality, pragmatic advice to private landowners, farmers, estate managers and agribusiness clients Win and develop client relationships - work with the firm's Private Client, Planning & Construction and Commercial teams to offer cross-service solutions Supervise, mentor and recruit fee earners and support staff as the team grows Support business development events, sector thought leadership and local networking across the West Country Your profile (ideal) Qualified Solicitor with substantial experience in agricultural/rural property law - Senior Solicitor/Partner level (Suggested: c 7+ years PQE) Proven track record of handling farm/estate transactions, tenancy issues and rural diversification projects Demonstrable business development skills and existing sector contacts across landed estates, farming & rural clients Leadership experience - managing or mentoring fee-earners and building a team Commercial, client-focused approach with strong technical and drafting skills Hybrid working is available. My client is eager to shortlist for interviews as soon as possible, so please contact me confidentially or send your CV to Chris Rodriguez by applying on-line. (Please note salary is just a guideline).
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Agricultural Property Senior Associate/Partner - Head of Agriculture Location: Poundbury - Hybrid working available An exciting opportunity has arisen as my client is launching a specialist Agriculture & Rural Land team based in Poundbury, Dorset to strengthen its West Country capability. It is seeking an experienced Solicitor or Partner-level Lawyer to lead and grow the practice advising farmers, landed estates, rural businesses and developers on agricultural property, farm tenancies, rural diversification, land development and related commercial and regulatory matters. Why this role? Build and lead a new agriculture practice with clear firm support and autonomy to shape the team Work from Poundbury with excellent links across Dorset and the South West Join a firm that combines specialist capability (construction, planning, private client) with a collaborative, single-firm culture Key responsibilities Lead, develop and commercialise the Agriculture & Rural Land practice Act on a broad range of agriculture matters: farm & estate sales and purchases, tenancy advice (Agricultural Holdings Act/Farm Business Tenancies), rights of way, easements and overage, diversification projects, renewables and natural capital work and rural disputes Provide high-quality, pragmatic advice to private landowners, farmers, estate managers and agribusiness clients Win and develop client relationships - work with the firm's Private Client, Planning & Construction and Commercial teams to offer cross-service solutions Supervise, mentor and recruit fee earners and support staff as the team grows Support business development events, sector thought leadership and local networking across the West Country Your profile (ideal) Qualified Solicitor with substantial experience in agricultural/rural property law - Senior Solicitor/Partner level (Suggested: c 7+ years PQE) Proven track record of handling farm/estate transactions, tenancy issues and rural diversification projects Demonstrable business development skills and existing sector contacts across landed estates, farming & rural clients Leadership experience - managing or mentoring fee-earners and building a team Commercial, client-focused approach with strong technical and drafting skills Hybrid working is available. My client is eager to shortlist for interviews as soon as possible, so please contact me confidentially or send your CV to Chris Rodriguez by applying on-line. (Please note salary is just a guideline).
Agricultural Solicitor - Exeter / East Devon Vacancy ID: 56885 DM Hours: Full-time or Part-time Locations: Axminster, Exeter, Exmouth, Seaton, Sidmouth Experience: Ideally 2-5 years' PQE (agricultural/rural property) Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. Want to build your agricultural law career in the heart of the South West's rural community? Are you ready to take the next step in your agricultural law career but unsure where that opportunity sits? Ready to move to a firm where your rural expertise is truly valued? Passionate about Agricultural Law? Let's talk. About the Company One of the largest and most established legal practices in the South West, with offices beautifully situated in some of the region's most picturesque coastal towns and countryside locations. They combine high-quality legal expertise with a genuinely community-focused, people-first approach. Supporting both private and business clients, the firm offers a full range of legal services while maintaining strong local roots and a reputation for being approachable, trusted and forward-thinking. With dedicated divisions supporting both business and private clients, they deliver high-quality legal advice across a wide range of sectors. The Opportunity Seeking an ambitious Agricultural Solicitor to join their growing Farms & Estates team, supporting clients across their Exeter and East Devon offices. This is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor with existing agricultural or rural property experience who is looking to develop their career within a progressive and well-respected regional firm. You will advise a broad client base including farmers, landowners, estates, and rural businesses on matters such as: Rural and agricultural property transactions Farm sales and acquisitions Transfers of equity and succession planning Agricultural tenancies and property rights Land development, diversification and commercial projects Cross-departmental collaboration on complex matters Business development and strengthening referrer relationships Managing your own caseload with full compliance responsibility About You Solicitors, Legal Executives and experienced Practitioners. You will ideally: Have 2-5 years' PQE in agricultural or rural property law (or equivalent experience managing your own caseload) Be confident working independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team Demonstrate strong technical ability and attention to detail Deliver excellent client care Be commercially minded and motivated to build long-term client relationships My client encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate strong potential and a genuine passion for agricultural law. How to apply: Please click on the APPLY NOW button. Or please send your CV to; Donna Morgan - Principal Recruitment Manager As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, we do require that ALL applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification which is relevant and necessary for the job that you are applying for. We thank all applicants who apply for this role. However, please be advised that only those short listed for an interview will be contacted. Please be assured that your job application will be managed in complete confidence and your personal details will not be passed to any third party without your prior permission. Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provide outstanding recruitment head-hunting and job advertising services. We are the trusted recruitment partner of choice to industry leading organisations across the UK and Internationally. We recruit specifically for all roles within the sectors of: Agriculture, Farming, Horticulture, Food and Fresh Produce, Vet, Pet and Animal Health, Agrochemicals, Fertilisers and Seeds, Software and Technology, Machinery, Technical and Engineering and specialist Education.
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Agricultural Solicitor - Exeter / East Devon Vacancy ID: 56885 DM Hours: Full-time or Part-time Locations: Axminster, Exeter, Exmouth, Seaton, Sidmouth Experience: Ideally 2-5 years' PQE (agricultural/rural property) Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. Want to build your agricultural law career in the heart of the South West's rural community? Are you ready to take the next step in your agricultural law career but unsure where that opportunity sits? Ready to move to a firm where your rural expertise is truly valued? Passionate about Agricultural Law? Let's talk. About the Company One of the largest and most established legal practices in the South West, with offices beautifully situated in some of the region's most picturesque coastal towns and countryside locations. They combine high-quality legal expertise with a genuinely community-focused, people-first approach. Supporting both private and business clients, the firm offers a full range of legal services while maintaining strong local roots and a reputation for being approachable, trusted and forward-thinking. With dedicated divisions supporting both business and private clients, they deliver high-quality legal advice across a wide range of sectors. The Opportunity Seeking an ambitious Agricultural Solicitor to join their growing Farms & Estates team, supporting clients across their Exeter and East Devon offices. This is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor with existing agricultural or rural property experience who is looking to develop their career within a progressive and well-respected regional firm. You will advise a broad client base including farmers, landowners, estates, and rural businesses on matters such as: Rural and agricultural property transactions Farm sales and acquisitions Transfers of equity and succession planning Agricultural tenancies and property rights Land development, diversification and commercial projects Cross-departmental collaboration on complex matters Business development and strengthening referrer relationships Managing your own caseload with full compliance responsibility About You Solicitors, Legal Executives and experienced Practitioners. You will ideally: Have 2-5 years' PQE in agricultural or rural property law (or equivalent experience managing your own caseload) Be confident working independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team Demonstrate strong technical ability and attention to detail Deliver excellent client care Be commercially minded and motivated to build long-term client relationships My client encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate strong potential and a genuine passion for agricultural law. How to apply: Please click on the APPLY NOW button. Or please send your CV to; Donna Morgan - Principal Recruitment Manager As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, we do require that ALL applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification which is relevant and necessary for the job that you are applying for. We thank all applicants who apply for this role. However, please be advised that only those short listed for an interview will be contacted. Please be assured that your job application will be managed in complete confidence and your personal details will not be passed to any third party without your prior permission. Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provide outstanding recruitment head-hunting and job advertising services. We are the trusted recruitment partner of choice to industry leading organisations across the UK and Internationally. We recruit specifically for all roles within the sectors of: Agriculture, Farming, Horticulture, Food and Fresh Produce, Vet, Pet and Animal Health, Agrochemicals, Fertilisers and Seeds, Software and Technology, Machinery, Technical and Engineering and specialist Education.
