Commercial Property Solicitor-Agricultural Specialist (4+ PQE)

Bristol Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

As a Commercial Property Solicitor specializing in agriculture, you will handle a broad rural and agricultural property caseload within a leading regional firm’s Private Property & Agricultural team. You will work across Bristol offices on high‑value transactions for landed estates, farming clients, lenders and investors, shaping deals and managing complex matters. The role sits in a growing practice, offering opportunities to deepen client relationships and develop expertise. You will collaborate with planning, estate planning and litigation colleagues to deliver sector‑focused solutions.

Responsibilities

Manage a varied rural and agricultural property caseload, including high‑value rural residential properties and listed buildings
Advise on complex farm and agricultural transactions (bare land, working farms, large estates, diversification projects, renewable energy, nutrient neutrality)
Oversee full lifecycle of rural property matters (payments, tenancies, rights of way, environmental issues, secured lending)
Perform landlord and tenant work under Agricultural Holdings Act 1986, Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995 and Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
Collaborate with planning, estate planning and litigation colleagues in a sector‑focused approach
Build and maintain relationships with long‑standing clients (estates, farming families, investors, lenders)
Develop client management skills and engage in business development within a growing team

Key requirements

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 4+ years’ PQE
Strong academics and intellectual curiosity
Ability to manage own caseload with initiative, drive and organisation
Team player with strong communication skills
Genuine interest in agriculture and farming business issues
Experience in client management and interest in business development
Willingness to develop technical expertise and client-facing skills in a growing team