Agricultural Real Estate Development Associate / SA

Company: JMC Legal Recruitment
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Location: Southampton
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will advise landowners on strategic land and development matters, including sales, acquisitions, and renewable energy projects. You will collaborate with Partners and a specialist Agricultural Property team to deliver high-quality work while mentoring junior lawyers. The position blends client-facing advisory with team leadership and career development in a market-leading practice. You will work in Southampton with hybrid working and a clear path to progression.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic land and development work
  • Agricultural property sales and acquisitions
  • Renewable energy and clean energy projects
  • Acting exclusively for landowner clients
  • Supervising and developing junior lawyers
  • Working closely with Partners and a collaborative specialist team

Key requirements

  • 3+ years’ PQE
  • Background in Commercial Property or Agricultural Property
  • Experience with development or strategic land work advantageous
  • Enjoy mentoring others and building strong client relationships
  • Looking to establish yourself within a market-leading specialist team
  • mentoring others
  • building strong client relationships
  • collaborative teamwork
  • Strategic land and development expertise
  • Agricultural property sales and acquisitions
  • Renewable energy project experience

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Posted: November 1st, 2026