Agricultural Property Associate

Specialist Rural Practice | Top-Tier Firm | Top Tier Salary

A leading firm in the South West with a strong reputation in the agriculture and rural sector is seeking an experienced Agricultural Property Associate to join its market-leading team in Bristol. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside specialist partners advising a long-established client base of landowners, farmers, and rural enterprises.

• Advising on rural land transactions including sales, purchases, and lettings
• Handling secured lending instructions on agricultural property
• Advising on tenancy matters under the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 and Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995
• Supporting clients on complex tenancy restructuring, including surrender and re-grants to enable strategic land projects
• Working closely with clients on long-term property and estate planning matters
  
  What You’ll Bring
  • At least 3 years’ PQE in property law, with experience in agricultural, residential, or commercial property
  • Specific interest in or experience with rural and agricultural law
  • Ability to manage complex transactions and build trusted client relationships
  • Experience gained at a recognised firm with exposure to rural or land-based clients
  What You’ll Get
  • High-quality, interesting work within a well-established specialist team
  • Close collaboration with sector-leading lawyers in a collegiate environment
  • Hybrid working and flexibility
  • Competitive remuneration and benefits package
  • Long-term development opportunities within a firm with a strong presence in the sector

  This is a key opportunity for a property lawyer with rural experience or ambition to specialise in agricultural work at one of the top firms in the region.