Posted 12 August, 2026
Legal Adviser
NFU
Midlands, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Job Title: Legal Adviser\n
Salary: £56,000 (Dependant on Skills and Experience)\n
Location: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire\n
Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time (Up to 35 hours per week)\n
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 1 year\n
\nCould your legal expertise influence the UK's food, farming and environmental policies?\n
\nThe National Farmers Union (NFU) is the biggest farming organisation in the UK. We're proud to make a difference for all our members, by shaping attitudes towards British farming and leading the charge on a range of major issues, from climate change and food standards to rural crime and broadband rollout.\n
Purpose of the role & how you will contribute: \n
\nWorking within a high-performing and supportive legal team, the role will require you to provide in-house legal advice on all aspects of the NFUs lobbying and policy work as a trade association. A trusted source of high-quality in-house advice and support, you will be keen to take on new areas of law and to expand the breadth of your knowledge and experience across a wide range of legal areas. You will enjoy the ability to influence outcomes and will be rewarded by seeing the contribution you have made to changes in the industry.\n
\nFree from time recording and billing targets, you will have the discretion and autonomy to work on the issues of the day, responding quickly and adeptly to emerging priorities. Supported by the Deputy Head of Legal, you will welcome the responsibility to handle a diverse and complex workload.\n
\nThis is a great opportunity to start or further your in-house career, providing you with a wide range of legal experience.\n
What youll bring:\n
\nYoull be a qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales with a strong academic background and experience delivering legal advice. Youll bring excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly, alongside strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving abilities. Highly organised and adaptable, youll be comfortable managing a busy workload independently and as part of a team. A commitment to high-quality client service, professional integrity and continuous learning will be key to success in this role.\n
Why choose us? \n
\nJoin us and youll find an organisation that encourages and enables you to achieve your full potential. In return you will be rewarded with a full range of benefits including:\n
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Who we are\n
\nEvery day, we're the voice of around 43,000 British farmers and growers who produce food, making sure their concerns are heard at the heart of government both online and locally. This means developing strong relationships with everyone from NFU colleagues to government ministers. So, as well as having a high profile in both the media and Westminster, we work with and support local members through a network of regional and county offices across England and Wales.\n
\nOur Legal teams are collaborative, high-performing and immersed in meaningful work that directly supports real people and real businesses.\n
Join us\n
\nWere committed to recruiting a diverse and highly-talented workforce. Well support you by providing you with extensive learning and development opportunities and build a career that balances your professional ambitions with your personal commitments including discussions around agile and flexible work options.\n
\nWe encourage you to apply as soon as possible, please state your preferred hours of work when applying. If we decide we've found the right person for the role, we reserve the right to withdraw this advert and close applications before the closing date.\n
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Salary: £56,000 (Dependant on Skills and Experience)\n
Location: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire\n
Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time (Up to 35 hours per week)\n
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 1 year\n
\nCould your legal expertise influence the UK's food, farming and environmental policies?\n
\nThe National Farmers Union (NFU) is the biggest farming organisation in the UK. We're proud to make a difference for all our members, by shaping attitudes towards British farming and leading the charge on a range of major issues, from climate change and food standards to rural crime and broadband rollout.\n
Purpose of the role & how you will contribute: \n
\nWorking within a high-performing and supportive legal team, the role will require you to provide in-house legal advice on all aspects of the NFUs lobbying and policy work as a trade association. A trusted source of high-quality in-house advice and support, you will be keen to take on new areas of law and to expand the breadth of your knowledge and experience across a wide range of legal areas. You will enjoy the ability to influence outcomes and will be rewarded by seeing the contribution you have made to changes in the industry.\n
\nFree from time recording and billing targets, you will have the discretion and autonomy to work on the issues of the day, responding quickly and adeptly to emerging priorities. Supported by the Deputy Head of Legal, you will welcome the responsibility to handle a diverse and complex workload.\n
\nThis is a great opportunity to start or further your in-house career, providing you with a wide range of legal experience.\n
What youll bring:\n
\nYoull be a qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales with a strong academic background and experience delivering legal advice. Youll bring excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly, alongside strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving abilities. Highly organised and adaptable, youll be comfortable managing a busy workload independently and as part of a team. A commitment to high-quality client service, professional integrity and continuous learning will be key to success in this role.\n
Why choose us? \n
\nJoin us and youll find an organisation that encourages and enables you to achieve your full potential. In return you will be rewarded with a full range of benefits including:\n
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- Generous holiday allowance (starting at 25 days a year + Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days with length of service), plus 1annual Christmas company day. Pro rated for part-timers \n
- Optionto buy and sellup to 5 days annual leave \n
- Company funded health Cashplan to help with everyday costs; dental, optical, physiotherapy etc. \n
- Enhanced maternity,paternity and shared parental leave \n
- Performance-related pay \n
- Competitive Pension and Life assurance(4 x Salary) \n
- Access to interest-free loans for cars, bikes, season tickets and driving lessons \n
- Employee Assistance program to help you deal with lifes challenges \n
- Discounts on a range of new vehicles, holiday rentals,wellbeing and lifestyle and many more \n
- Attractive, modern office, with on-site restaurant and free parking \n
Who we are\n
\nEvery day, we're the voice of around 43,000 British farmers and growers who produce food, making sure their concerns are heard at the heart of government both online and locally. This means developing strong relationships with everyone from NFU colleagues to government ministers. So, as well as having a high profile in both the media and Westminster, we work with and support local members through a network of regional and county offices across England and Wales.\n
\nOur Legal teams are collaborative, high-performing and immersed in meaningful work that directly supports real people and real businesses.\n
Join us\n
\nWere committed to recruiting a diverse and highly-talented workforce. Well support you by providing you with extensive learning and development opportunities and build a career that balances your professional ambitions with your personal commitments including discussions around agile and flexible work options.\n
\nWe encourage you to apply as soon as possible, please state your preferred hours of work when applying. If we decide we've found the right person for the role, we reserve the right to withdraw this advert and close applications before the closing date.\n
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