Solicitor – Agricultural Property – Exeter – 2-5 Years PQE

Overview

In this role you will manage a varied caseload of agricultural and rural property matters for farmers, landowners and rural businesses. You will operate within a collaborative, high‑performing Business Services Team in Exeter, supporting quality client service and compliance. You will handle matters such as farmland sales and purchases, tenancies, easements and boundary issues, and you will often liaise with clients and professionals. This position offers meaningful work in a specialist area with clear career progression and flexible working arrangements.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• generous holiday allowance
• flexible working arrangements
• supportive environment
• clear career progression
• comprehensive benefits package

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of agricultural and rural property matters
• Oversee sales and purchases of farmland and rural estates
• Handle agricultural tenancies and licences
• Advise on easements, rights of way, and boundary issues
• Liaise with clients, agents and other professionals
• Support a collaborative and ambitious team culture
• Maintain high professional standards and compliance

Key requirements

• 2-5 years PQE in agricultural or rural property law (or strong interest)
• Strong technical and drafting skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence in managing matters independently
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Motivation, organisation, and a proactive mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal IT systems
• Willingness to attend client meetings and external events

• excellent communication
• interpersonal skills
• proactive mindset
• strong drafting skills
• knowledge of agricultural property law
• Microsoft Office

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