Solicitor – Agriculture & Estates – Bristol – 0–3 Years PQE
Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 (dependent on experience)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor to join a leading Agriculture & Estates team within a highly respected national practice. The team forms part of a wider Private Client division and is one of the largest and best qualified agricultural practices in the UK, advising farmers, landowners, landed estates and agri businesses across a broad range of rural property matters. Based in Bristol, you will join a specialist group of rural lawyers with deep sector knowledge and access to a strong national network.

The Role
You will join the transactional sub team, supporting a wide range of rural real estate work. Responsibilities include:

• Drafting and negotiating contracts, deeds, documents, advice notes and correspondence
• Managing and supporting an active caseload, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of advice
• Direct communication with clients, advisers and other stakeholders
• Advising on farm acquisitions and disposals, refinancing, renewable energy projects, natural capital, equestrian matters and estate management
• Working closely with colleagues across the Agriculture & Estates team
• Participating in marketing, networking and business development initiatives

This is a varied and hands on role offering exposure to high quality rural work and the opportunity to develop specialist expertise within a supportive and collaborative team.

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a motivated and detail driven lawyer with:

• Completion of a recognised training contract or equivalent qualifying experience
• 0–3 years’ PQE gained at a reputable legal practice
• Demonstrable interest and foundational knowledge in Agriculture & Estates
• Strong attention to detail and consistently high quality drafting skills
• Excellent client care skills and professional integrity
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, case management systems, Outlook and digital dictation
• A proactive, organised and collaborative approach

PQE is provided as a guide only — candidates will be assessed on individual merit.

Benefits
The firm offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Long service holiday awards
• Private healthcare (after probation)
• Scottish Widows pension scheme (5% employer / 5% employee)
• Staff profit share and individual performance bonus scheme
• Salary sacrifice options
• Life assurance (4x salary) and permanent health insurance
• Paid CSR day
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Subsidised gym membership
• Electric car scheme
• Dress for your day policy
• Hybrid working and flexible working options

The firm is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

How to Apply

For further information or a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:

Olivia Reed
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761