Agricultural Property lawyer 3+ years’ PQE SOUTHAMPTON

Location
Southampton, Hampshire
Salary
up to £66,000
Posted
23 Dec 2016
Closes
20 Jan 2017
Ref
NL003181
Job Title
Solicitor
PQE Level
2-4, 5-7, 8-10
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Commercial law firm in Southampton requires an Agricultural Property lawyer of 3 or more years’ PQE. The team acts for agricultural clients and land owners.  Range of work will include sales and purchases of agricultural land, grants of easements and wayleaves, farm business tenancies and agricultural holdings, option agreements and redevelopment of agricultural buildings.  The candidate will also gain an understanding of the tax implications of rural land and property management decisions on family or charitable trusts. The ideal candidate will either have an Agricultural Property background or a solid Commercial Property background with a genuine interest in acting for farmers and landowners.  It is not essential to have done Agricultural work previously as we our client is willing to retrain the right person.