Sacco Mann is proud to be working with a well-established and respected regional law firm seeking an experienced Agricultural Solicitor to join their specialist team.
The Role
As an agricultural solicitor you’ll manage a wide range of agricultural matters, including Farm Business Tenancies, Agricultural Holdings Act Tenancies, and Grazing Licences. The role also covers the sale and purchase of agricultural property and businesses, acting for lenders on security and funding, and advising on development agreements such as options, easements, and overage arrangements.
You’ll also contribute to the firm’s growth by supporting marketing and business development initiatives.
What’s in it for you?
- Career Development: Structured training and clear professional growth pathways.
- Health & Wellbeing: Cycle-to-work scheme, funded wellbeing events, and access to healthcare benefits.
- Inclusive Culture: Join a supportive, collaborative workplace that values its people.
- Competitive salary: negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Handling a very varied agricultural property caseload
- Acting for lenders on security and funding arrangements
- Drafting and negotiating development agreements, including options, easements, and overage clauses
- Building and maintaining trusted client relationships to encourage repeat work.
- Managing caseloads effectively using case management and time recording systems
About you
The successful candidate will bring:
- 3+ years’ PQE with solid experience in agricultural law
- Strong technical knowledge of tenancy, property, and rural development matters
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with rural and farming clients
- A proactive, organised approach with strong problem-solving ability
Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the necessary skills and experience to fulfil the role.
How to Apply:
Having been established for over 20 years, we are experts in legal recruitment. Our strength derives from the fact that we are well-known, well-respected and have developed long-standing bonds with both our clients and candidates and have become an authority on all aspects of legal recruitment. To hear more, please contact Rachel Birkinshaw or another member of the private practice team at Sacco Mann on 0113 467 9795.