Job Description & How to Apply Below
Reference: Estate Senior Associate (Agriculture, Rural & Estates) - Exeter Join a leading national law firm, recognised in Legal 500 and Chambers, with a strong reputation in real estate and rural work. This is a standout opportunity to join a growing specialist team advising high-profile landowners, estates and rural businesses.
The Role This is a senior position offering high-quality, varied work and real autonomy.
You will:
Manage your own caseload of rural property and agricultural matters
Advise estates, farmers, institutional landowners and rural businesses
Work across:
Agricultural tenancies and estate management
Rural land sales, acquisitions and development
Renewable energy and diversification projects
Strategic land transactions (options, promotion agreements, overage)
Support on complex transactions alongside senior lawyers
Supervise junior team members
Play an active role in business development and sector networking
Candidate Requirements You will:
Be a qualified solicitor with strong real estate experience (rural exposure helpful but not essential)
Have solid technical ability across property transactions
Be confident managing your own matters and advising clients directly
Demonstrate strong drafting and commercial awareness
Be interested in the rural sector and its evolving landscape
Have the ability or desire to mentor junior lawyers
Be proactive, personable and commercially minded
Why Join?
You'll be joining a well-regarded national firm with a strong presence in the rural sector and consistent Legal 500 and Chambers recognition. The team is growing, offering genuine scope to progress while working on a broad mix of high-quality work from traditional estate matters to modern development and renewable projects.
It's a collaborative, down-to-earth environment where you'll be given responsibility, encouraged to build your profile, and supported to develop your career long-term.
For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.(t) (m) e)
* At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace.
Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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