Agricultural Law Solicitor / Partner

Location
Lincoln
Salary
£55000 - £75000 per annum, Benefits: Benefits Package
Posted
30 Oct 2019
Closes
27 Nov 2019
Ref
477098-3-DF-44
Contact
Dante Friend
Job Title
Partner
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
This is a unique opportunity to join a high-profile firm in Lincoln in a niche area of law. The opportunity stretches up from 4 years' PQE up to fixed term partner level.

This chambers rated firm is looking to build on and expand their market share for agricultural law.

As an agricultural law solicitor/partner, you will be joining their established team of specialist solicitors who deal with a wide variety of legal advice, solely relating to agricultural property including:
  • Acquisition and sale of farms and farmland
  • Lettings, licences and contract farming arrangements
  • Agricultural tenancy matters
  • Easements/wayleaves/utility and telecommunications leases
  • Property finance
  • Assisting other teams on project-based work for farming clients
  • Playing a key role in business development.
Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate:
  • Excellent client relationship skills
  • An ability to network and develop business opportunities
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Time and matter management skills
  • An ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • An ability to adopt a commercial, as well as a legal approach to client issues
  • Understanding and adoption of the firm’s values and behaviours.
Applications from relocators will be considered for this agricultural law solicitor/partner role, however, you should be able to demonstrate a commitment to live and work in the Lincoln area.

Salary subject to negotiation depending upon your circumstances.