Job Description

Senior Fee Earner - Agricultural Commercial Property

Location: Lytham (hybrid working)

Salary: £75,000 to £95,000 (depending on experience)

Experience: 7+ years PQE (Rural Property)

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Rural Property Solicitor (7+ PQE) to join a busy and growing Rural Property team within a well-established regional law firm.

The role has a strong emphasis on agricultural work and advising landowners, estate owners, investors, lenders and developers. You will take a lead on matters, support and develop colleagues, and play an active role in business planning and the continued growth of the rural offering.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing the financial performance of your matters, including budgeting, billing and WIP management

• Delivering excellent client service and building long-term relationships

• Advising on a broad range of rural land ownership and agricultural property matters, including:

• Acquisitions and disposals of working farms and land

• Farm Business Tenancies (FBTs)

• Grazing licences

• Sporting rights and licences

• Easements and rights

• First registrations of unregistered land

• Security work (single and dual representation)

• Drafting and negotiating transactional documentation and producing clear, practical advice

• Working closely with colleagues across the wider firm, including tax and succession planning and property litigation teams

• Supervising, coaching and developing junior team members and supporting process improvement

• Contributing to business planning, business development and the strategic direction of the rural practice

• Using a case management system effectively and maintaining strong file management standards

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor with 7+ years’ PQE and proven rural property experience, with a strong emphasis on agricultural work

• Strong technical ability and confidence running matters with appropriate autonomy

• Excellent client-facing skills and a track record of delivering high-quality service

• Experience supervising, supporting and developing others

• Strong organisation and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines

• Confident IT user, comfortable working with a case management system

• Strong communication skills and attention to detail

Desirable

• Strong business development capability and an established or developing network within the rural sector

• Interest in shaping processes and supporting the continued growth of the team

What’s On Offer

• Hybrid working policy

• Bonus scheme and annual pay review

• Health cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Holiday entitlement that increases with length of service

• Two paid volunteering days per year

• Free conveyancing for your main home purchase or sale

• Free individual or mirror Wills

• Biannual promotion and salary uplift application process

• Regular social events and staff recognition initiatives

• Supportive culture with genuine investment in development and progression

Location & Working Arrangements

• Lytham (other locations available)

• Full-time, permanent role

• Hybrid working supported

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence.