Agriculture Solicitor in Birmingham

Agriculture Senior Associate (Progression to Head of Department)

£45,000 – £85,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

Permanent

Full Time

Birmingham, West Midlands

This firm is known for its dynamic approach to legal matters, award-winning culture, and incredible progression opportunities with support & guidance from the senior management team.

This exciting vacancy comes at a time when this firm is set to grow its Agriculture department, with the addition of an ambitious Agriculture Solicitor/Senior Associate. This position will assist with the growth of this new department and has the potential to progress to Head of Department.

You will be an experienced Agriculture Senior Lawyer, and you will lead and grow a new department for a large regional firm as Head of Department in Birmingham or one of their numerous West Midlands, Worcestershire, or Warwickshire offices.

As the Agriculture Solicitor, you will lead, manage and grow a team of dynamic Solicitors, providing high-quality advice and solutions to clients facing financial challenges. You will be a strategic thinker and possess excellent technical skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships. You will manage and develop key client accounts, working closely with other departments to identify and secure new business opportunities.

They offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with ongoing training and development opportunities to help you progress in your career. They value diversity, equity, and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. They also offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including pension contributions, private medical insurance, and flexible working arrangements.

The firm’s strategy is to provide comprehensive and tailored legal advice to complex issuers in landlord and tenant, developments and acquisitions and disposals in Agriculture or Rural Land.

About You

You will have significant experience advising clients on all aspects of Agricultural Law, including agriculture business, property, disputes, landed estates and legal services for farming families.

You will be a qualified Solicitor with at least 5 years of PQE, with a proven track record of successfully leading and developing teams. You will be an excellent communicator and have strong leadership skills, with a desire to build and grow a successful department. This position is also open to Senior Associates or Senior Solicitors looking for the next step in their career in a management position.

Responsibilities include.

• Providing legal advice and guidance to clients in the agricultural sector regarding various aspects of agricultural law, including land transactions, tenancy agreements, and planning and environmental regulations.
• Thoroughly research and analyse agricultural laws, regulations, and policies to ensure compliance and mitigate legal risks for clients involved in farming, land management, and rural businesses.
• Draft and review legal documents such as contracts, leases, and agreements related to agricultural matters, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to legal requirements.
• Represent clients in agricultural dispute resolution processes, including negotiations, mediation, and litigation, to protect their interests and achieve favourable outcomes in legal disputes involving land ownership, farm tenancies, or agricultural contracts.
• Advise clients on agricultural business structures, succession planning, and estate management, providing strategic legal solutions to safeguard their assets, optimise tax efficiency, and facilitate smooth transitions between generations.
• Collaborate with other professionals, such as land agents, accountants, and agricultural consultants, to provide comprehensive advice and support to clients, fostering strong professional relationships and ensuring holistic solutions to their legal needs in the agricultural sector.

As the firm’s Agricultural Solicitor, you will be crucial in providing legal expertise and guidance tailored to the agricultural sector across the West Midlands, Warwickshire, or Worcestershire.

What's On Offer?

• Negotiable salary of £45,000 - £85,000 (although candidates with higher salary requirements and PQE will not be excluded within reason)
• Annual salary review
• Annual tax-free profit-share
• 27 days holiday + bank holidays
• Established company progression framework.
• Individual career progression plans
• Company Pension (4% from employer and 4% for employee)
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Private Medical Cover

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