Solicitor - Agriculture and Estates

Job Description Solicitor - Agriculture and EstatesVacancy ID: 54138 DM 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. Are you open to hearing about opportunities that offer more specialist agriculture and estates work?Would you be open to an informal, confidential chat about a role that aligns closely with your agriculture experience?If there was a role where you could work more closely with farmers and estate owners, would that appeal to you?CompanyA National Law Firm established over 100 years ago.Role OverviewThis role focuses on resolving disputes at an early stage, including through ADR and mediation. As a solicitor in the Agriculture and Landed Estates team you will handle fee-earning work for private clients across:Estate administration,Wills,Tax, LPAs,Lifetime tax planning, Farming & Agricultural Estate Planning, IPFD Claims and TrustsLocation: WiltshireSalary Package: 58,000 - 62,000 depending on skills and experience Key Responsibilities:Act for beneficiaries in claims for breach of executor/trustee dutiesInheritance Act claimsChallenge gifts where capacity is in questionAdvise on lifetime gifts to minimise future disputesDefend challenges to Wills Work on professional negligence claims related to Will draftingAct in estate administration disputes and executor removal applicationsChallenge Will validityManage disputes involving insufficient financial provisionHandle trust disputesManage disputes Support fee earners About You3+ years' PQEExperience in ADR and mediationConfidence liaising with courts and legal bodiesExperience using a case management systemAbility to travel for court or client meetingsQualifications2:1 degree (or equivalent ability)Qualified Solicitor in England & WalesCurrent practising certificate (or ability to obtain one)KeywordsAgriculture Solicitor, Rural Property Solicitor, Rural Estates Solicitor, Landed Estates Solicitor, Farms & Estates Lawyer, Agricultural & Rural Affairs SolicitorHow to apply: Please click on the APPLY NOW button. Or email your CV to Donna Morgan - Principal Recruitment ManagerAs 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. We thank all applicants who apply for this role. However, please be advised that only those short listed for an interview will be contacted. Please be assured that your job application will be managed in complete confidence and your personal details will not be passed to any third party without your prior permission. Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provide outstanding recruitment head-hunting and job advertising services. We are the trusted recruitment partner of choice to industry leading organisations across the UK and Internationally. We recruit specifically for all roles within the sectors of: Agriculture, Farming, Horticulture, Food and Fresh Produce, Vet, Pet and Animal Health, Agrochemicals, Fertilisers and Seeds, Software and Technology, Machinery, Technical and Engineering and specialist EducationJBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-12-16