jobs Verified: 19 Oct 2026 Cambridge, England, United Kingdom (East of England offices)
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Organising Institution / Firm
Birketts LLP
Rolling Basis (Official)
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom (East of England offices)
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Minimum 6 years PQE for Senior Associate; Minimum 8 years PQE for Legal Director. Specialist expertise in contentious agriculture and rural land matters (tenancy, occupation, partnership/succession disputes, proprietary estoppel, rights of way, restrictive covenants, boundary issues). Competence in Microsoft Office, time recording, and case management software.
Law Firm Job
Full Opportunity Brief
Birketts LLP, a UK Top 50 law firm with over 160 years of heritage, is recruiting a senior legal professional to join its Agriculture and Estates team in the East of England (specifically referencing Cambridge and expansion in the East). The role focuses on building a national agricultural disputes practice, working closely with senior partners Edward Venmore and Danielle Spalding.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Experience: Minimum 6 years PQE for Senior Associate; Minimum 8 years PQE for Legal Director.
- Specialization: Expertise in contentious agriculture and rural land matters, including tenancy/occupation issues, farming partnership/succession disputes, proprietary estoppel, rights of way, restrictive covenants, and boundary issues.
- Skills: Strong commercial acumen, business development capabilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, time recording, and case management software.
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Advise on a broad range of contentious agricultural and rural land matters.
- Manage client relationships and contribute to the strategic direction of the firm.
- Collaborate with specialist teams (Private Client, Family, Real Estate, Energy, Planning, Regulatory) to deliver integrated advice.
- Participate in business development activities to promote the firm’s contentious agricultural offering in the East.
- Ensure high standards of professionalism, efficiency, and documentation quality.
- Salary: Not specified in the source.
- Benefits: 30 days holiday (FTE) + Bank Holidays, BUPA Private Healthcare (post-probation), Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer/5% employee), Staff Profit Share, Individual Performance Bonus, Life Assurance (4x salary), Permanent Health Insurance, Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave, and Subsidised Gym Membership.
- Working Model: Hybrid (60% office / 40% home). Part-time and flexible working patterns are considered.
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