Agricultural Solicitor

About the Job

Eventus Legal are seeking an Agricultural Lawyer to join a highly regarded law firm based in Kendal, Cumbria. This permanent Agricultural Lawyer job can be offered on a full-time or part-time basis and presents an excellent opportunity to specialise in rural and agricultural law while working in the beautiful South Lakes region. The Agricultural Lawyer job in Kendal offers hybrid working, an excellent salary and wellbeing benefits, alongside a relocation package for individuals interested in relocating to the Lake District.

Work Focus

This Agricultural Lawyer job in Kendal, Cumbria offers the opportunity to work with a broad range of rural clients including farming families, landowners and rural businesses across the South Lakes. You will manage a varied caseload while developing strong client relationships within the agricultural sector. Your work will include a mix of transactional, advisory and client relationship responsibilities.

• Agricultural Property Transactions
  
  
  
  • Advising on the sale and purchase of farms, agricultural land and rural property
  
  
  • Handling rural property matters including unregistered land and complex titles
  
  
  • Drafting and negotiating documentation relating to land rights, including easements and wayleaves
  
  
  
  


• Rural and Agricultural Advisory Work
  
  
  
  • Advising farming clients on agricultural tenancies and licensing arrangements
  
  
  • Supporting farming families with succession planning and long-term land ownership structures
  
  
  • Preparing and advising on farm partnership agreements and related rural business arrangements
  
  
  
  


• Client Relationships and Team Collaboration
  
  
  
  • Building long-term relationships with farming clients, land agents and rural professionals
  
  
  • Working closely with colleagues across the wider property and private client teams
  
  
  • Contributing to the continued growth and reputation of the agricultural law team
  
  
  
  

About You

This opportunity would suit a solicitor who enjoys working closely with rural communities and building trusted relationships with farming clients and landowners. You will be someone who combines strong technical knowledge with a practical and approachable manner when advising on complex rural matters. Ideally, you will have a minimum of 5 years PQE.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Experience handling agricultural or rural property transactions involving farms, land or estates


• Knowledge of agricultural tenancies and occupation arrangements affecting farmland


• Experience drafting or advising on land rights such as easements or wayleaves


• Understanding of succession planning considerations within farming families or rural businesses


• Confidence communicating complex legal issues in a clear and practical way


• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload


• Commercial awareness and an understanding of the challenges facing rural clients


• A collaborative approach and genuine interest in supporting the wider team

Benefits and Rewards

• Market-leading salary


• 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays


• Christmas closure


• Life Assurance (2× salary)


• 4% Pension contributions


• Healthcare benefits including dental, optical, 24/7 GP access and online talking therapy


• Unlimited access to an online training academy


• Discounts on legal services


• Regular social and community-based activities


• Relocation package for those considering relocating to the Lake District

Further information is available upon application.

About the Firm

This law firm is a highly respected, full-service regional practice with a market-leading reputation across Cumbria and the North West. The rural law team works closely with farming families, landowners and rural businesses across the South Lakes and beyond. Colleagues enjoy a collaborative working culture where knowledge sharing and professional development are encouraged. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found on the bottom of our website.