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Agriculture & Estates Solicitor

Employer
JMC Legal Recruitment
Location
England, London, City of London
Salary
£70000 - £80000 per annum + Negotiable + Excellent Benefits
Closing date
29 Aug 2022
Reference
BBBH38286

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Practice area
Agriculture
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
PQE
Newly qualified, 1 year, 2 years
Position
Solicitor
Sector
Private practice

Job Details

This is a unique opening for a junior solicitor to join a high-quality Landed Estates team ranked Tier 2 in the Legal 500. You will be located in the firm's historic offices based on the edge of the City of London, in the heart of the City's legal district.

Within this small but growing team, you will gain impressive access to quality work alongside a significant amount of direct client contact. With mentoring and training from one of the top partners in the sector, you will find yourself on an accelerated path to progression.

The firm

This firm has a rich heritage dating back over 200 years. They are based in the heart of London's legal district in a very picturesque location. They are ranked highly in the Legal 500 and are top tier across several areas including private client. The firm is award-winning, and many of its Lawyers are ranked as leaders in their field. They have a client base of ultra HNW individuals including many well-known individuals including; Royalty, Members of Government, Celebrities and senior public figures. The practice has become known as a go-to firm for several areas of law. They now have close to 100 members of staff and have recently bolstered the practice with several heavyweight Senior Partner hires.

There is a stand-out culture with a true family feel, unique amongst London firms. They do events such as a weekly Partners lunch where there is a rota where fee earners dine with Partners, outside caters come in and serve 5* food. They also do a buffet on a Friday for all fee earners as well as regular social and sporting events.

Staff are well invested in, with the very best in infrastructure and training, allowing you a platform to progress in your career. With a modern and pragmatic approach, you will find superb tech systems and hybrid working arrangements.

The role

This award-winning law firm is seeking an Estates and Agriculture Solicitor NQ-2 PQE to join their flourishing office based on the edge of the City of London.

You will join a close-knit team, ranked very highly for their work. The team acts on variety of instructions including transactional and management/advisory matters. Clients include both buyers and owners of agricultural estates across the UK.

You will be working closely alongside a celebrated Partner on matters such as farm/estate sales, arbitration relating to Agricultural Holdings Act Notice to Quit submissions and reorganisation of estates to maximise inheritance tax relief.

Other work covered by the team includes the sale of country houses and small estates.

The ideal candidate will have a background in rural practice and an interest in country life. Knowledge of environmental policy, agricultural tenancies, unregistered land and manorial rights will be hugely beneficial.

This position comes with a large amount of client contact and you will be covered to manage your own files autonomously with Partner support. You will also be encouraged to partake in the team's business development activities, such as strengthening client relationships, writing articles and attending events.

With both formal and informal training alongside mentoring from a top Partner in the practice area, this is an exceptional opportunity to accelerate your career in Estates and Agricultural law.

Requirements:

  • You will be an England & Wales qualified solicitor NQ-2 years PQE
  • Previous experience in landed estates/agricultural law is essential
  • You will have a strong technical knowledge
  • Solid communication skills and the ability to work in a team.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary above the market rate and dependent on experience
  • 25 days holiday
  • Hybrid working
  • Private healthcare and life assurance

This is an excellent opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor to join this highly-regarded practise in the heart of the legal district, on the edge of the City of London.

Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Jonathan Kitto at JMC Legal Recruitment for a confidential conversation.

Company

JMC Legal Recruitment are a National legal recruitment agency with offices in London, Bristol and New York. Working with Top law firms, a refreshing approach.

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