Senior Associate – Agriculture & Land

Location: Wells
Experience: 5+ Years’ PQE

Our client is a leading South West law firm with a strong reputation for delivering practical, commercially focused advice. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Associate (5+ PQE) to join their well-established and expanding Agriculture & Land team.

The Role:

The successful candidate will play a key role in advising on a broad range of agricultural and rural property matters, including:

• Sales and acquisitions of farms, estates and rural land

• Agricultural tenancies

• Rural development and diversification projects

• Succession planning matters

• Agricultural finance and secured lending work

They will manage a high-quality and varied caseload, build and maintain strong client relationships, and collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm to provide comprehensive, joined-up advice.

About the Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be a technically strong and commercially minded Solicitor or Legal Executive with a genuine enthusiasm for rural matters. Applicants should have at least 5 years’ PQE in agricultural, rural property or commercial property law (more experienced candidates are encouraged to apply).

They will demonstrate:

• Strong technical expertise in property transactions, with a particular interest in the rural sector

• Excellent client care and communication skills

• The ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team

• A proactive, solutions-focused approach

• A sound commercial awareness

• The ability and willingness to mentor more junior team members

• A passion for building and maintaining long-term client relationships

The Opportunity:

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior lawyer to join one of the region’s leading Agriculture & Land teams and contribute to its continued growth. The firm offers a supportive culture, genuine career progression and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 25 days’ annual leave plus Christmas closure days and a day off for your birthday

• Discounted legal services, including free wills and half-price conveyancing

• Group pension scheme with employer contribution

• Life assurance

• Discretionary annual bonus scheme

• Optional private medical insurance

• Healthcare cashback scheme

• Retail discounts

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Regular social events

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a highly regarded firm while developing a long-term career within a thriving Agriculture & Land team.