Overview
Senior-level agricultural property solicitor opportunity in a forward-thinking regional law firm in Essex. As Legal Director / Partner, you will steer a growing practice, win new business and nurture key client relationships. You’ll advise on farms and farmland transactions, tenancies and farming business transfers, contributing to ambitious firm-wide growth. This role suits a proven expert looking to shape the practice and lead strategic initiatives. A strong track record in agriculture law and commercial mindset are essential.
Pay / Benefits
- salary DOE
- permanent role
- opportunity for Legal Director / Partner
- growth opportunities
- ambitious firm culture
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver business plans to grow the agricultural property practice
- Network and build relationships with existing and new clients
- Collaborate with legal and support teams to service client needs
- Advise on sales/purchases of farms and farmland, agricultural tenancies, and transfers of farming businesses
- Contribute to the firm’s growth strategy through BD and networking
- Mentor/lead junior lawyers in the department
- Represent the firm in client meetings and negotiations
- Maintain up-to-date expertise in agricultural law across matters
Key requirements
- 7+ years PQE in agricultural property law
- Excellent academics and strong reputation in the field
- Broad technical ability in agricultural law
- Strong business acumen and strategic/operational thinking
- Proven track record in client relationship management and BD
- Ability to drive growth and contribute to firm strategy
- business development
- networking
- strategic thinking
- agricultural property law
- sales/purchases of farms and farmland
- agricultural tenancies
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