Agricutlural Lawyer

Eventus Legal are seeking an Agricultural Lawyer to join a highly regarded law firm based in Kendal, Cumbria. This permanent Agricultural Lawyer job can be offered on a full-time or part-time basis and presents an excellent opportunity to specialise in rural and agricultural law while working in the beautiful South Lakes region. The Agricultural Lawyer job in Kendal offers hybrid working, an excellent salary and wellbeing benefits, alongside a relocation package for individuals interested in relocating to the Lake District.

About the Job

This Agricultural Lawyer job in Kendal, Cumbria offers the opportunity to work with a broad range of rural clients including farming families, landowners and rural businesses across the South Lakes. You will manage a varied caseload while developing strong client relationships within the agricultural sector.

Your work will include a mix of transactional, advisory and client relationship responsibilities.

Agricultural property transactions

• Advising on the sale and purchase of farms, agricultural land and rural property
• Handling rural property matters including unregistered land and complex titles
• Drafting and negotiating documentation relating to land rights including easements and wayleaves

Rural and agricultural advisory work

• Advising farming clients on agricultural tenancies and licensing arrangements
• Supporting farming families with succession planning and long-term land ownership structures
• Preparing and advising on farm partnership agreements and related rural business arrangements

Client relationships and team collaboration

• Building long term relationships with farming clients, land agents and rural professionals
• Working closely with colleagues across the wider property and private client teams
• Contributing to the continued growth and reputation of the agricultural law team

About You

This opportunity would suit a solicitor who enjoys working closely with rural communities and building trusted relationships with farming clients and landowners. You will be someone who combines strong technical knowledge with a practical and approachable manner when advising on complex rural matters. Ideally, you will have a minimum of 5 years PQE.

You should also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Experience handling agricultural or rural property transactions involving farms, land or estates
• Knowledge of agricultural tenancies and occupation arrangements affecting farmland
• Experience drafting or advising on land rights such as easements or wayleaves
• Understanding of succession planning considerations within farming families or rural businesses
• Confidence communicating complex legal issues in a clear and practical way
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of the challenges facing rural clients
• A collaborative approach and genuine interest in supporting the wider team

Benefits and Rewards

You will be joining a supportive legal team with an outstanding leadership team who are offering a competitive package designed to support both career development and personal wellbeing.

• Market leading salary
• 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Christmas closure
• Life Assurance (2 x salary)
• 4% Pension contributions
• Healthcare benefits including dental and optical, 24/7 GP access and online talking therapy
• Unlimited access to an online training academy
• Discounts on legal services
• Regular social and community-based activities

For those who are considering relocating to the Lake District, the firm are offering a relocation package which offers financial support with the cost of relocation along with legal services and more. Further information provided upon application.

About the Firm

This law firm is a highly respected, full service regional practice with a market-leading reputation across Cumbria and the North West. he firm has built an excellent reputation for providing high-quality legal advice while maintaining a friendly and approachable service for its clients.

The rural law team works closely with farming families, landowners and rural businesses across the South Lakes and beyond. Their lawyers understand the commercial and personal challenges that can arise in agricultural businesses and are known for providing practical legal solutions tailored to rural clients.

Colleagues benefit from a collaborative working culture where knowledge sharing and professional development are encouraged. For those considering relocating to the Lake District, the firm offers relocation support to help make the transition to Kendal and the surrounding area as smooth as possible.

Next Steps

Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Agricultural Lawyer job in Kendal. Alternatively, if you are interested in learning about this career enhancing job opportunity o you are looking for a new opportunity in the North West please contact Nikki Phillips at the Eventus Recruitment Group for a confidential discussion on your career.

Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

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