Okapi Legal Recruitment
Agricultural Property Lawyer 4+PQE £70,000 - £120,000 ++ (DOE)
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Agricultural Property Lawyer
Salary: £70,000 - £120,000++ (DOE) Location: Bristol (hybrid working, 2 days in the office)
Agricultural Property Lawyer | Top-Flight Opportunity
Okapi Legal Recruitment is exclusively retained on this search.
About the Role
Step into this exciting ‘off-market’ opportunity and grow your career with one of the South West’s most recognised top 100 law firms.
The firm is seeking an Agricultural Property Lawyer to join a Top Legal 500 team with a national reputation, high-net-worth (HNW) clients, and strong potential for long-term growth. This role offers considerable ambition and the freedom to make a real impact in a dynamic and evolving environment.
Unlike restrictive briefs, the firm prioritises finding the right individual rather than fitting someone into a predefined role.
This opportunity suits lawyers at various career stages, including:
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- 4+ PQE lawyers seeking to explore higher-quality rural property work and access a broader range of HNW clients.
- More senior lawyers looking to consolidate relationships but needing clarity on their next career move.
- Those who thrive in an environment that encourages entrepreneurialism rather than enforcing rigid structures.
- Commercial property lawyers considering a transition into rural property practice.
Key Responsibilities
The firm is expanding its rural property practice and requires an ambitious and creative lawyer to play a key role in its development.
Key Tasks Include:
- Advising landed estates, agricultural businesses, rural landowners, investors, and HNW individuals on a diverse range of agricultural and rural property matters.
- Handling complex, relationship-driven transactions while maintaining a commercially astute approach.
- Delivering high-quality work and long-term strategic advice, helping clients build strong, trusting relationships within the rural sector.
- Taking ownership of cases, offering autonomy, and driving innovation within the team.
- Contributing to firm-wide objectives, ensuring sustainable growth in rural property expertise.
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Requirements
- Strong credentials in agricultural or rural property law, or a willingness and capability to transition effectively from commercial property practice.
- Established client relationships (if applicable) or a track record of building commercial networks.
- Proven ability to solve complex problems and deliver business-critical legal advice.
- Entrepreneurial mindset suited to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Commitment to long-term growth, with an aptitude for handling increasing responsibility.
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