Job Description

Agricultural Property Solicitor / 1+ PQE / Lancashire / Competitive Salary / An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a highly regarded Agricultural Department, working closely with leading Partners who are recognised experts in their field
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\nJOB TITLE: Agricultural Property Solicitor
\nPQE REQUIRED: 1+
\nLOCATION: Lancashire
\nSALARY: Competitive
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\nTHE ROLE:
\nThe successful candidate will provide specialist legal advice to farmers, landowners, estates and agri-businesses across a broad range of rural property matters. This role offers exposure to high quality instructions, long-standing client relationships and the opportunity to further develop a specialist agricultural property practice within a supportive and collaborative team. The department is consistently recognised for its quality of work, being ranked in both The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for the strength of its agricultural and estates expertise.
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\nTHE CANDIDATE:
\nThe ideal candidate will have at least 1 years’ PQE and you will have experience handling agricultural and estates-related property transactions including: Buying and selling land, farms, woodlands, and landed estates, agricultural secured lending, negotiating documentation relating to renewable energy projects, agricultural tenancies and easements and option and pre-emption agreements.
\nKnowledge of related areas such as commons, mines and minerals and sporting rights would be advantageous, though not essential.
\nYou will be a strong team player with the ability to communicate effectively and build trusted working relationships with a wide range of clients, agents and other agricultural professionals. A proactive, client-focused approach and a genuine interest in rural and agricultural work are essential.
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\nTHE FIRM:
\nThe firm offers a supportive and inclusive working environment, a highly competitive salary, and an attractive benefits package. The firm provides an outstanding opportunity to achieve an excellent work-life balance while working on high quality, specialist matters.
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