Agricultural Litigation Solicitor/Associate – 2+ PQE – Bristol.

Overview

In this role you will join a top-tier Agricultural Litigation team in Bristol, handling high-stakes disputes for farming and landowning clients. You will work closely with a Partner on a varied caseload across property litigation, farm partnerships and inheritance issues, and contractual/negligence claims. The role offers hybrid working and potential for 4-day weeks, within a collaborative, growth‑minded firm renowned for client relationships. This is an opportunity to shape outcomes in a leading practice within a supportive culture.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary 54,000-60,000
• private medical insurance
• dental cover
• health checks
• hybrid role
• flexible working options

Responsibilities

• Handle property-related disputes (rights of way, boundary issues)
• Manage farm partnership and inheritance disputes
• Advise on contractual and professional negligence claims
• Collaborate with a Partner to manage a diverse caseload
• Engage with high-net-worth farming clients and provide strategic counsel

Key requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ PQE in property or agricultural litigation
• Strong technical expertise and sound judgment
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proactive and detail-oriented approach
• Collaborative and client-focused mindset
• Not suitable for newly qualified solicitors
• Background in property litigation welcome for transition into agricultural work

• strong communication
• negotiation
• team collaboration
• property litigation
• agricultural litigation
• rights of way

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