Agriculture and Rural Affairs Lawyer – 3+ years PQE

Overview

As an Agriculture and Rural Affairs Lawyer, you will advise rural clients on tenancy, succession, and land issues while handling property transactions and compliance matters. You will work within a team to provide integrated legal advice, nurture client relationships, and stay ahead of developments in agricultural and property law. The role combines practical drafting with strategic guidance to support landowners, farmers, and estate managers. This is a hybrid, client‑facing position that offers gradual responsibility, billing targets, and opportunity for career development.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Pension and private healthcare
• Career development opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Supportive team environment

Responsibilities

• Advise on agricultural tenancies, succession planning, and rural land issues
• Manage property transactions with due diligence
• Draft and negotiate leases, contracts, and other legal documents
• Provide guidance on planning, regulatory, and compliance matters
• Maintain strong client relationships and deliver high-quality service
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments for integrated advice
• Stay informed on developments in agricultural and property law
• Meet billing and time recording targets
• Manage a varied caseload and respond to changing priorities

Key requirements

• Minimum 3 years PQE in agriculture, rural affairs, or property law
• Strong technical knowledge and drafting skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and work independently
• Commercial awareness and client-focused approach
• Willingness to work collaboratively within a team

• client-focused
• team player
• effective communicator
• agriculture and rural land law
• property law
• due diligence

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