Agriculture Solicitor / Associate / Legal Director

Our Agriculture team represents clients ranging from individuals to private companies and landed estates. We advise and act on rural property transactions of all kinds, from farm sales and purchases to promotion and option agreements. We are specialised in advising farm partnerships and work with accountants to ensure consistency of approach.
Our team is based predominantly from the Lincoln and Stratford-Upon–Avon hubs, however we work closely with our other offices to service clients with agricultural property needs.
As part of the teams expansion plans we are looking to recruit at various levels within the team and we welcome applications at Solicitor, Associate and Legal Director levels as all will be considered. The positions will focus on servicing our East Midlands client base therefore it is being recruited on a hybrid basis with the combination of both, home working and from our new Lincoln hub.
What You Will Be Doing
Working as part of a high-performing, supportive team providing assistance on all aspects of Agricultural Property work including buying and selling farms and estates, agricultural tenancies, easements, bank security work, and advising landowners on diversification projects such as commercial leases and selling land for development.
You’ll work with our wider team on large complex deals, build up your own caseload and help our team to deliver a fantastic service to our clients.
What You Will Need
Previous experience from Agricultural property or Commercial Property transactional work
A minimum of 3 years PQE
A desire to enhance and build client relationships and exceed expectations
Excellent communication skills
A high degree of initiative and the ability to cope in a fast-moving environment
Excellent organisational and prioritising skills
Benefits, Agile Working And Additional Information
We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work.
We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and we’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it.
We have hubs in Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leicester, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Solihull, Stratford-upon-Avon, Lincoln and Sheffield.
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Additional Information
Please be aware, for some vacancies, where we receive high numbers of applications we may need to bring the close date forward.
Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. Details of the checks can be found here.
Equal opportunities
Shakespeare Martineau is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.
About Shakespeare Martineau
Welcome to Shakespeare Martineau, where we’re more than just a full-service law firm. With over 1100 specialists, including lawyers and business support professionals, we’re committed to unlocking potential in our people and clients, inspiring confidence, growth, and development.
Our purpose is clear: we provide creative solutions and advice that help individuals and businesses achieve their commercial and personal goals. But what truly sets us apart is our focus on building lasting relationships and championing our clients, ensuring they receive the best possible business and personal advice.
At Shakespeare Martineau, it’s our people who make us special. We understand what our team members want and give them the support they need to succeed. Recognising everyone’s contribution and harnessing the unique power of teams, we work together to achieve success.
Diversity is at the heart of our firm. We actively build and develop diverse teams, bringing together different backgrounds, personalities, and perspectives to deliver amazing solutions for our clients. We believe in playing to our strengths, constantly striving to improve, and empowering our teams with individual responsibility for their own learning and growth.
Join us at Shakespeare Martineau and become a valued member of a team where we unlock your potential, appreciate your contributions, and achieve success together.
As part of Ampa, we are part of a large multi-brand group, all of our brands are linked by a shared purpose and set of values that brings about a positive, inclusive and diverse work culture – helping everyone achieve their ambitions.
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