Agricultural Property Lawyer - Lincolnshire

AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY LAWYER – LINCOLNSHIRE

Be among the first 25 applicants. We are a leading "Top 200" law firm and provider of wealth management services, based in Lincolnshire and across the Midlands. Established in 1856, we are considered one of the oldest law firms in the UK. Our Agricultural Team is recognised in the Legal 500.

• Generous holiday entitlements
• Staff discount on legal fees
• Income protection
• Life assurance at 3 × salary
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

You will be involved in a broad range of matters, including but not limited to:

• Supporting and developing an existing caseload of agricultural work
• Work relating to Farm Business Tenancies and Agricultural Holdings Act Tenancies
• Acquisition and disposal of farms and rural property
• Client and Agent liaison
• Utility company easements and transfers
• Assisting our Renewables Team with agricultural property law advice
• Auction packs
• Exchange, completion and post‑completion related correspondence and formalities (Stamp Duty Land Tax, Companies House, and Land Registry registrations)

We consider this a growth area of the Company so the ideal candidate will be required to work with the Company’s Marketing Policy to promote and enhance the reputation and business of the Company.

• Provide an ongoing service to existing clients
• Work with Partners and other Fee Earners to develop new business
• Develop and enhance the Agricultural Law team, maximising cross‑referrals across all offices and business areas
• Produce fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives
• Keep informed of all changes in the Law and Practice in your area of work
• Maintain and enhance up‑to‑date legal skills
• Financial control with regard to cash‑flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures
• Maintain accurate daily records of time spent on client and internal work
• Perform fee‑earning work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the company’s quality and risk procedures

Hours of Work: 09.00 – 17.15 hrs – Monday to Friday (36.25 hours per week).

Location:

Flexible around our offices.

Salary:
Competitive depending on experience.

• Passion for and strong desire to work within agricultural law
• Legal qualification or relevant experience
• Residential and/or Commercial property or Agricultural Property experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, and high levels of computer literacy
• Understanding of the Solicitors’ Account Rules
• Clear understanding of Money Laundering Regulations
• Knowledge of case management systems
• Previous experience of Visual Files and SOS Connect

• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work with confidence
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Marketing and business development
• Presentation and public speaking skills

• Ability to work in a structured and process‑driven way
• Desire to provide a high‑quality service
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines
• High level of integrity
• Ability to create and nurture relationships with key clients at all levels

• Professional
• Positive and flexible approach
• Sense of humour
• Hardworking and positive attitude
• The ability to travel between Chattertons offices; therefore a full driving licence and access to a car is required

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