Property Solicitor (Rural / Agricultural work)

Job Description

Salary: £45000 - £75000 per annum

RURAL & AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY SOLICITOR, 3+ PQE, CUMBRIA - A chance to build your practice in rural property law, working with landowners, farmers and landed estates across Cumbria.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Property Solicitor to join a well-regarded regional practice in Cumbria. The role offers a varied mix of rural and agricultural property work alongside wider residential and commercial property matters, with the opportunity to develop strong relationships with clients across the region.

The Role
  • Advise on the sale, purchase, leasing and management of farms, land and rural estates.
  • Handle residential and commercial property transactions, including sales, purchases and refinancing.
  • Deal with agricultural tenancies, rights of way, easements, covenants and other land-related issues.
  • Support clients with succession planning, estate diversification and development projects.
  • Work alongside colleagues in private client, corporate, real estate and other teams to provide a joined-up service.
  • Develop client relationships and contribute to business development and the growth of the practice.

The Candidate

Applications are welcomed from Property Solicitors with 3+ years’ PQE and significant experience in property law. Experience of rural, agricultural or landed estate work would be particularly relevant, alongside a genuine interest in developing your career in Cumbria.

You’ll be confident dealing directly with clients, commercially minded and able to provide practical, solutions-focused advice. A proactive approach, strong technical ability and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential.

The Opportunity

You’ll be joining a close-knit team with the backing of an established regional firm, offering a supportive working environment and access to a wider network of legal specialists.

For a Property Solicitor who enjoys working closely with clients and wants to build their reputation in the Cumbrian market, this is an opportunity to develop a rewarding practice with plenty of variety.

To apply, contact Melanie Daly at eNL on 0161 850 0745 or email melanie.daly@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications within 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary levels purely as a guide.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever their ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

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