Job Description

Agriculture & Land Senior Associate Solicitor - Somerset

Salary: Competitive | Hybrid Working | Clear Progression Path

A leading Legal 500 firm in Somerset is seeking an experienced Agriculture & Land Senior Associate Solicitor to join its highly regarded rural property and estates team. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior lawyer to work on complex, high-quality agricultural and land matters while enjoying hybrid working, clear progression prospects, and a competitive salary package.

The Role
You will advise a broad client base including farmers, landowners, estates, developers, and rural businesses on a wide range of agricultural and land-related matters, including:

• Sales, purchases, and leasing of agricultural land and rural property
• Farm business tenancies, grazing licences, and contract farming arrangements
• Agricultural estate management and strategic land advice
• Easements, rights of way, overage, and development-related agreements
• Acting on renewable energy and diversification projects
• Supporting junior lawyers and contributing to the development of the team
• Playing a key role in business development and client relationship management

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Clear and structured progression to Partner for the right candidate
• Opportunity to work within a Legal 500 ranked rural practice
• High-quality, complex work with longstanding clients
• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative firm culture

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with strong experience in agricultural, rural, or land law
• Senior Associate level or ready to step up
• Excellent technical and drafting skills
• Commercially aware with strong client management abilities
• Interest in business development and mentoring junior colleagues
• Proactive, professional, and committed to delivering exceptional client service

Austen Lloyd Limited is a Specialist Legal Recruitment Agency operating nationally. Please Note: our advertisements may use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. The role; CW 61505 Agriculture & Land Senior Associate Solicitor - Legal 500 Firm - Somerset

For more information send your CV or get in touch with Charlotte at Austen Lloyd as soon as possible CW 61505 Agriculture & Land Senior Associate Solicitor - Legal 500 Firm - Somerset