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

Overview

In this role you will join a specialist Agriculture & Estates team in Bristol, focusing on transactional rural real estate work within a respected national practice. You’ll handle contract drafting, property deals, and advisory work for farmers, landowners and agri businesses, while collaborating with a national network. The position offers hybrid working and a path to develop niche expertise in a supportive team. You’ll engage in client-facing tasks and business development, contributing to a leading rural property practice.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare (after probation)
• Scottish Widows pension scheme
• Staff profit share and bonus scheme
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Electric car scheme

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating contracts, deeds and notices
• Managing and supporting an active caseload for rural real estate matters
• Direct communication with clients, advisers and stakeholders
• Advising on farm acquisitions and disposals, refinancing and energy projects
• Advising on natural capital, estate management and related matters
• Collaborating with colleagues across the Agriculture & Estates team
• Participating in marketing, networking and business development initiatives

Key requirements

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

• Attention to detail
• Professional integrity
• Proactive mindset
• Microsoft Word
• Excel
• case management systems

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