Commercial Property Solicitor-Agricultural Specialist (4+ PQE)

Commercial Property Solicitor - Agricultural Specialist (4+ PQE)
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £70,000-£90,000, depending on experience

A leading regional firm is seeking an experienced lawyer to join its highly regarded Private Property & Agricultural team. Working across the Bristol offices, you will be part of a growing group of nine lawyers handling a broad mix of agricultural, rural land and commercial property transactions.

The team is one of the largest agricultural practices in the UK, ranked in Chambers and The Legal 500, and acts for a wide range of clients including landed estates, farming families, investors, banks and private individuals. The practice also works closely with a national Commercial Property team of nearly 100 fee earners.

The Role
You will manage a varied and high quality caseload, with responsibilities including:

• Handling a broad range of rural and agricultural property matters, including high value rural residential properties, listed buildings and unregistered land
• Advising on complex farm and agricultural transactions involving bare land, working farms, large estates, diversification projects, renewable energy and nutrient neutrality issues
• Managing the full lifecycle of rural property matters, including support payments, tenancies, rights of way, environmental issues and secured lending
• Undertaking landlord and tenant work under the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986, Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995 and Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
• Working collaboratively with colleagues in planning, estate planning and litigation as part of a sector focused approach
• Building strong relationships with long standing clients including estates, farming families, investors and lenders

You will have significant client contact and the opportunity to develop strong client management skills while working on complex, interesting and often high value matters.

Candidate Requirements
This role is ideal for a lawyer who:

• Is a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 4+ years' PQE
• Has strong academics and a high level of intellectual curiosity
• Enjoys managing their own caseload with initiative, drive and excellent organisational skills
• Is a genuine team player with strong communication skills
• Has a real interest in agriculture and the issues facing farming businesses
• Brings well developed client management skills and an interest in business development
• Is eager to continue developing technical expertise and client facing skills within a growing and ambitious team

Career Development

You will work closely with respected senior practitioners, gaining exposure to complex and challenging work. As the team continues to expand, there are genuine opportunities for progression and long term career development.

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*