Solicitor – Agricultural Property – Bath – 4+ Years PQE

Overview

In this role you join a respected Bath law firm’s Agricultural Property team to manage a varied rural property caseload. You will handle transactions, development projects, and lending matters while maintaining strong client relationships with farmers and agri-businesses. You will work within a collaborative, client-focused culture with clear progression toward partnership. The position offers hybrid flexibility and a pathway to senior leadership, anchored by high standards and professional integrity. You will leverage your expertise to help clients navigate changing markets and regulations.

Pay / Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Cashplan
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career progression
• Partnership opportunities

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of agricultural and rural property matters
• Oversee sale and purchase transactions including strategic land development and secured lending
• Build and maintain relationships with farmers, landowners, and agribusinesses
• Liaise with clients, agents and other professionals
• Support a collaborative and ambitious team culture
• Maintain high professional standards and compliance

Key requirements

• 4+ years PQE in agricultural or rural property law
• Strong technical and drafting skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence in managing matters independently
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Commercial awareness and ability to support clients through legislative and market changes
• Motivation, organisation, and a proactive mindset

• excellent communication
• interpersonal abilities
• motivation and initiative
• discipline and attention to detail
• strong technical and drafting skills
• knowledge of agricultural or rural property law

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