OverviewSolicitor - Agriculture role at Shakespeare Martineau. We’re looking for an Associate or Senior Associate to join our Stratford-upon-Avon Agriculture and Rural Affairs team. You’ll work on a mix of high-value, non-contentious agricultural property matters and advisory work, collaborating with clients ranging from family farms to landed estates and private companies.

The RoleWe’re looking for an

Associate or Senior Associate

to join our Stratford-upon-Avon Agriculture and Rural Affairs team. You’ll work on a mix of high-value, non-contentious agricultural property matters and advisory work, collaborating with clients ranging from family farms to landed estates and private companies.

You’ll take a hands-on role in

complex land transactions , develop expertise in evolving areas like

BNG compliance , and contribute to the team’s

growth and profile

through business development and client engagement.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to deepen their agricultural law expertise and be part of a team shaping the future of rural practice.

What you will be doingKey Responsibilities

Advise on Agricultural Property Transactions:

Handle a broad caseload of farm and estate sales, purchases, and associated agreements, including

AHA tenancies

and succession planning.

Navigate Emerging Legislation:

Support clients with

BNG, conservation covenants, and Environment Act obligations .

Client Engagement:

Work directly with farmers, landowners, and rural businesses to deliver practical, commercial advice.

Business Development:

Build relationships with existing clients and identify new opportunities, including attending

industry events

and contributing to

marketing initiatives .

Legal Documentation:

Draft and negotiate documents such as

Section 106 agreements

and promotion agreements.

File Management and Deadlines:

Maintain high standards of accuracy and organisation to deliver efficient, timely service.

What you will needSkills, Knowledge and Expertise

PQE Level:

4 year+ (we will also consider experienced commercial property lawyers with a strong agricultural focus).

Technical Excellence:

Proven experience in

complex land transactions

and strong understanding of rural property law.

Industry Knowledge:

Awareness of agricultural sector challenges and opportunities, including

BNG and environmental compliance .

Business Development Ability:

Demonstrated success in building and maintaining client relationships.

Organisational Skills:

Ability to manage multiple matters and work effectively to deadlines.

Communication Skills:

Confident, personable, and able to engage with a wide range of clients.

Benefits, Agile Working and Additional InformationWe embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work.

We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and we’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it.

We have hubs in Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leicester, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Solihull, Southampton, Stratford-upon-Avon, Lincoln and Sheffield.

Additional information: Please be aware, for some vacancies, where we receive high numbers of applications we may need to bring the close date forward. Details of the checks can be found here.

Equal opportunitiesShakespeare Martineau is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice

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