Solicitor – Agriculture & Estates – Bristol – 0-3 Years PQE

Overview

In this role you join a specialist Agriculture & Estates team within a leading national practice to handle rural real estate matters. You will work across transactional work, liaising with clients and advisers to deliver practical, high-quality advice. You’ll gain exposure to farm acquisitions, renewables, natural capital and estate management while collaborating with a supportive private client group. The position offers hybrid working, development within a top-tier team, and opportunities to shape specialist expertise in a large rural practice.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare (after probation)
• Scottish Widows pension scheme (5% employer / 5% employee)
• Staff profit share and individual performance bonus
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Life assurance (4x salary)

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating contracts, deeds, and related documents
• Managing and supporting an active caseload with timely delivery of advice
• Direct communication with clients, advisers and stakeholders
• Advising on farm acquisitions/disposals, refinancing, renewable energy projects, natural capital, and estate management
• Collaborating with colleagues across the Agriculture & Estates team
• Participating in marketing, networking and business development initiatives

Key requirements

• Completion of a recognised training contract or equivalent qualifying experience
• 0-3 years’ PQE at a reputable legal practice
• Demonstrable interest and foundational knowledge in Agriculture & Estates
• Strong attention to detail and high-quality drafting skills
• Excellent client care skills and professional integrity
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, case management systems, Outlook and digital dictation
• Proactive, organised and collaborative approach

• Attention to detail
• Client focus
• Collaboration
• Drafting and negotiating contracts
• Case management systems
• Microsoft Word

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