Agricultural Solicitor

Agricultural Solicitor - Exeter / East Devon

Hours: Full-time or Part-time
Locations: Axminster, Exeter, Exmouth, Seaton, Sidmouth
Experience: Ideally 2-5 years' PQE (agricultural/rural property)
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

Want to build your agricultural law career in the heart of the South West's rural community?

Are you ready to take the next step in your agricultural law career but unsure where that opportunity sits?

Ready to move to a firm where your rural expertise is truly valued?

Passionate about Agricultural Law? Let's talk.

About the Company

One of the largest and most established legal practices in the South West, with offices beautifully situated in some of the region's most picturesque coastal towns and countryside locations. They combine high-quality legal expertise with a genuinely community-focused, people-first approach. Supporting both private and business clients, the firm offers a full range of legal services while maintaining strong local roots and a reputation for being approachable, trusted and forward-thinking. With dedicated divisions supporting both business and private clients, they deliver high-quality legal advice across a wide range of sectors.

The Opportunity

Seeking an ambitious Agricultural Solicitor to join their growing Farms & Estates team, supporting clients across their Exeter and East Devon offices.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor with existing agricultural or rural property experience who is looking to develop their career within a progressive and well-respected regional firm.

You will advise a broad client base including farmers, landowners, estates, and rural businesses on matters such as:

• Rural and agricultural property transactions
• Farm sales and acquisitions
• Transfers of equity and succession planning
• Agricultural tenancies and property rights
• Land development, diversification and commercial projects
• Cross-departmental collaboration on complex matters
• Business development and strengthening referrer relationships
• Managing your own caseload with full compliance responsibility

About You

Solicitors, Legal Executives and experienced Practitioners.

You will ideally:

• Have 2-5 years' PQE in agricultural or rural property law (or equivalent experience managing your own caseload)
• Be confident working independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team
• Demonstrate strong technical ability and attention to detail
• Deliver excellent client care
• Be commercially minded and motivated to build long-term client relationships

My client encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate strong potential and a genuine passion for agricultural law.

Keywords

Agricultural Law, Rural Property Law, Farms & Estates, Private Client & Agriculture, Rural Property Solicitor, Legal Executive, Experienced Practitioner

How to apply

Please click on the APPLY NOW button. Or please send your CV to Donna Morgan - Principal Recruitment Manager.

As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, we do require that ALL applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification which is relevant and necessary for the job that you are applying for.