Agriculture and Rural Affairs Lawyer - LHH Recruitment Solutions : Job Details

Job Title:Agriculture & Rural Affairs Lawyer

About the FirmA well-established, highly regarded law firm with deep expertise in property and agricultural law is seeking an Agriculture & Rural Affairs Lawyer to join its supportive and collaborative team. The firm is recognised for delivering exceptional client care across rural communities, farming families, and landowners, and provides a professional yet friendly working environment where people and career progression are genuinely valued.

The RoleThis is a fantastic opportunity for a solicitor with experience in rural and agricultural matters to manage a broad and varied caseload of property transactions. You will play a key role in delivering practical, tailored legal advice while maintaining the highest level of service to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of agricultural and rural affairs matters, ensuring thorough due diligence throughout property transactions.
• Maintain current and practical knowledge of law relevant to rural property transactions.
• Undertake legal research to provide accurate, effective advice.
• Deliver excellent client service at every stage of the matter.
• Achieve time and billing targets consistently.
• Manage a diverse caseload, remaining adaptable to changing priorities.
• Ensure matters are progressed efficiently and files are kept in good order.
• Collaborate with colleagues, supporting team workflow and joint projects when needed.
• Build and sustain strong client relationships, reflecting the firm's ethos of outstanding client care.

Key Skills & Experience

• Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with proven experience in property, rural, or agricultural law.
• Strong knowledge of agricultural and rural property transactions.
• Excellent research and problem-solving skills.
• Organised and efficient, with the ability to balance multiple matters.
• Client-focused approach with exceptional communication skills.
• A collaborative team player with commercial awareness and initiative.

Benefits & Rewards

• 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional office closure over Christmas and New Year (for example, in 2025 from 23rd December through to 5th January).
• Personal celebration day: one extra day off to use however you wish.
• Twice-yearly discretionary profit share scheme.
• Discretionary Christmas bonus.
• Flexible working options.
• 3× Life Assurance.
• Cash Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flu voucher scheme.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and partner leave packages.
• Ongoing access to learning and professional development resources.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Regular firm-funded social events.

Why Apply?This role offers the opportunity to combine specialist expertise in rural and agricultural law with a genuinely supportive environment that prioritises client care and employee wellbeing. You'll enjoy a varied caseload, excellent career development prospects, and a generous benefits package.Apply today, or reach out to me on to discuss.

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.