Associate / Sr Associate - Agriculture & Estates - Cardiff

Associate / Senior Associate - Agriculture & Estates - Cardiff - 4-8 years PQE

Location: Cardiff (Hybrid & Flexible)

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £50,000 to £85,000 (depending on experience)

Overview

A leading UK law firm is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its Agriculture & Estates team in Cardiff. This is a unique opportunity to lead and grow transactional work within a nationally recognised practice, supported by a collaborative team across contentious and non-contentious matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise on sales, purchases and mortgages of agricultural land and property.
• Advising on estate management and agricultural tenancies.
• Handle tax and succession planning matters.
• Manage conservation and natural capital projects.
• Prepare biodiversity net gain agreements.
• Develop and maintain specialist knowledge.
• Collaborate across the wider team.
• Engage in business development and referral opportunities.

Candidate Requirements

• 4 8 years PQE.
• Experience in agricultural law or broader property work.
• Strong technical and drafting skills.
• Ability to manage client relationships and work collaboratively.
• Commercial acumen and attention to detail.
• Ambition, organisation and a proactive mindset.

Benefits

• Income protection and private medical insurance.
• Bonus scheme & electric vehicle scheme.
• International secondments (0 5 PQE).
• Scottish Widows pension scheme.
• 27 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Life assurance and cycle to work scheme.
• Gym membership contribution and flu vaccinations.
• Access to wellbeing and perks platforms.

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

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 encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, 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.