Trethowans
Agricultural, Rural & Property Solicitor / Lawyer

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Agricultural, Rural & Property Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE)
This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Property or Rural Property solicitor looking to build expertise in the fast-evolving landowner and rural sector, advising on everything from farm and estate transactions to strategic land development, option agreements and high-value property projects.
Trethowans is seeking a talented and ambitious NQ-3 PQE Solicitor to join our highly regarded Agricultural, Rural & Property team in Salisbury.
Our team acts for landowners, farming businesses, landed estates, developers, local authorities and private clients, advising on a broad range of agricultural, rural and commercial property matters. The successful candidate will gain exposure to high-quality work, including strategic land projects, development agreements, agricultural transactions and complex commercial property matters.
The Role
You will be involved in a varied caseload, including:
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- Buying and selling agricultural, rural and commercial land
- Farm and estate acquisitions and disposals
- Agricultural and commercial leases
- Option agreements, promotion agreements and development agreements
- Strategic land transactions
- Overage arrangements
- Easements, covenants and rights affecting land
- Property aspects of farming business and succession planning matters
- Sales, acquisitions and refinancing of high-value property assets
- General commercial property transactions
The team regularly advises on significant development land projects, supporting landowners from the negotiation of option and promotion agreements through to the ultimate sale and development of land.
About You
We are keen to hear from candidates who:
- Are a qualified Solicitor with up to 3 years' PQE
- Have experience in Commercial Property, Agricultural Property or Rural Property
- Have a genuine interest in land, rural businesses and development projects
- Demonstrate strong technical and drafting skills
- Are commercially minded and client-focused
- Enjoy building long-term client relationships
- Thrive in a collaborative team environment


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Candidates with a commercial property background who are looking to develop a specialism within the landowner and rural sector are particularly encouraged to apply.
Why Trethowans?
At Trethowans, you'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of high-quality matters alongside experienced colleagues within a supportive and collaborative environment. We offer genuine opportunities for career development, and a competitive salary and benefits package.
Join a team advising on some of the region's most interesting rural, development and property projects while building a rewarding long-term career.
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