Agricultural Property Partner

About the Job

We are pleased to present this exciting opportunity to join an award-winning and prestigious regional Legal 500 law firm based in Lancashire.

Property Agricultural Senior Solicitor/Partner - Up to £125,000 salary + Bonus

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award-winning and prestigious law firm that offers specialist sector-specific legal advice to clients across Lancashire and Cumbria.

The firm is recognised as an employer of choice within the legal sector and has grown at a pace unrivalled by other firms in the county. Due to the recent and continuing expansion of the firm, the firm seeks to appoint an experienced rural and agricultural solicitor to join the Rural Property department.

The Rural Property department handles an exciting and varied workload, acting for investors, lenders, high-profile entrepreneurs and large estate owners.

The ideal candidate will have experience advising and representing clients on issues relating to rural land ownership and agricultural matters and have strong technical proficiency and knowledge of AHA 2020 and farm business tenancies, secured lending, farm partnerships and succession rights.

There is a steady and increasing flow of new instructions from existing clients and the firm is seeking a motivated/technically strong property solicitor at the senior level with an ambition to develop and build effective client relationships and supervise team members.

The firm has offices throughout Lancashire and Cumbria, and all locations are commutable via train and public transport, with parking available at various locations.

The Candidate

• Property Litigation Solicitor; 7+ years’ of post qualification experience
• Excellent technical skills and legal expertise in this sector
• Accomplished in business development activities and ability to build own network
• Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional and effective communication with team members and clients

The Benefits and How to Apply

• Excellent basic salary up to £125,000 depending on experience
• Generous bonus scheme & benefits package
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Superb working environment, Lancashire and Cumbria-based offices
• Flexible working
• Company pension Scheme
• Accessible to public transport (transport links to both train and bus routes)

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact Shanais McKenzie Retained Consultant

Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 | Mobile: 07961 696 703

Email: shanais.mckenzie@williamjamesrecruitment.com