Agriculture and Rural Affairs Solicitor

Agriculture & Rural Affairs Solicitor | 5 Years PQE

Cheltenham | Pershore | Tewkesbury | Stratford-upon-Avon (All locations available)

Salary £65,000 (Negotiable)

Are you an experienced Agriculture & Rural Affairs Solicitor looking to join a highly respected and growing legal practice with deep roots in the rural community?

Do you enjoy building long-term relationships with farming families, landowners, rural businesses and estates, providing trusted legal advice across a wide range of agricultural and rural matters?

GMP Recruitment Agency Limited are proud to be partnered with a highly recognisable legal firm with multiple locations across the Three Counties and Warwickshire.

Our client is seeking an experienced Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with a minimum of 5 years' PQE to join its well-established Agriculture & Rural Affairs team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative and forward-thinking firm renowned for delivering practical, commercially focused advice to clients throughout the region.

With the flexibility to work from Cheltenham, Pershore, Tewkesbury or Stratford-upon-Avon, you'll benefit from genuine autonomy, a high-quality caseload and clear opportunities for continued career progression.

The Role:

You will manage a diverse and interesting caseload while acting as a trusted adviser to a broad range of rural clients, including farmers, landed estates, rural businesses, landowners and agricultural partnerships.

Your work is likely to include:

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• Sales and acquisitions of farms, estates and agricultural land.
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• Agricultural and rural property transactions.
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• Farm business tenancies and Agricultural Holdings Act matters.
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• Easements, rights of way and boundary disputes.
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• Renewable energy projects, including solar, battery storage and wind developments.
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• Strategic land and development agreements.
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• Rural diversification projects.
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• Agricultural partnership agreements and succession planning.
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• Landlord and tenant matters.
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• Working closely with colleagues across Private Client, Commercial Property and Corporate teams to provide a seamless service to clients.
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• Developing and maintaining long-standing client relationships through networking and business development activities.
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About You:

The successful candidate will have:

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• A minimum of 5 years' PQE as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive.
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• Previous experience advising on agricultural and rural affairs matters.
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• Strong technical knowledge with a commercial and pragmatic approach.
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• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
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• The ability to manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision.
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• A genuine interest in the rural sector and the challenges faced by farming and landowning clients.
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• A proactive attitude and enthusiasm for contributing to the continued success of the department.
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What's on Offer?

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• Salary up to £65,000 DOE (Negotiable)
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• Choice of office location across Cheltenham, Pershore, Tewkesbury or Stratford-upon-Avon.
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• High-quality agricultural and rural affairs work with an established client base.
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• Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.
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• Supportive, collaborative and approachable working environment.
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• Hybrid and flexible working options.
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• Generous annual leave entitlement.
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• Pension scheme and additional employee benefits.
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• The opportunity to join one of the region's leading rural legal teams with an outstanding reputation for client care.
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If this sounds like a role for you, don’t delay and get in touch for more information.

GMP Recruitment Agency Ltd are recruiting for this role on behalf of our client and are acting as a Recruitment Agency