Commercial Property Solicitor / Agricultural Solicitor

Commercial Property Solicitor

National Opportunity | Relocation Package Available | Cumbria

Are you an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor looking for a genuine career-defining opportunity and a better quality of life?

A highly respected and long-established Cumbria law firm is seeking a Commercial Property Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join its thriving Agricultural and Property team. This is a strategically important hire, retained exclusively by Reed, offering the chance to take on high-quality work, develop specialist expertise, and play a key role in the firm's future succession plans.

Candidates from across the UK are encouraged to apply. A relocation package is available for the right individual.

The Role

You will join a market-leading team with a strong reputation across the rural, agricultural and commercial property sectors, advising a broad client base including landowners, farmers, rural businesses, investors and commercial clients.

Your caseload will include:

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• Agricultural land sales and acquisitions
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• Rural and farming-related property matters
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• Commercial property transactions
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• Acting for landowners, farmers and rural businesses
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• Managing your own caseload with a high degree of autonomy
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This role has arisen due to long-term succession planning and a developing skills gap within the team, creating a rare opportunity to establish yourself in a key position with clear future progression.

Why Consider Relocating?

This opportunity combines genuinely interesting and high-quality legal work with an exceptional lifestyle offering.

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• Relocation package available
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• Work on complex and varied agricultural and commercial property matters
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• Access to some of the UK's most beautiful countryside and outdoor lifestyle
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• Lower cost of living compared to many major UK cities
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• Hybrid working available
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• Long-term progression opportunities within an established and successful firm
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The Team

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• Led by an experienced and supportive Head of Department
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• Strong track record of developing and promoting talent internally
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• Collaborative and stable working environment
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• Well-established client base with an excellent reputation
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• Excellent staff retention and long-serving team members
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About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

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• Qualified Solicitor status in England & Wales
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• Ideally 3-5 years' PQE (applications outside this range will be considered)
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• Experience in commercial property and/or agricultural property law
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• The confidence to manage matters independently
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• A desire to become a valued long-term member of a close-knit and successful team
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Please note: Newly Qualified Solicitors will not be considered for this role.

Package

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• Competitive salary dependent on experience
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• Relocation assistance available
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• Hybrid working arrangements
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• High-quality caseload
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• Genuine career progression opportunities
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• Long-term succession opportunity
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Apply Now

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:

Olivia Venn

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.