Well-regarded, directories-listed Agriculture and Estates team in Essex is seeking to recruit an Agriculture & Estates lawyer of 0 to 3 years’ PQE . The team advises both UK and international clients on all aspects of UK legislation affecting rural real estate investment - including farm acquisitions and disposals, renewable energy projects, planning issues, natural capital, investment in equestrian and rural estate, rights of way and environmental liabilities. They are seeing substantial growth, resulting in the need for extra resource to take forward ambitious plans for the future. Responsibilities of the role include: • Sales and acquisitions of agricultural property and land (including options, overages and pre-emption agreements) • Agricultural tenancies • Sporting and fishing rights • Banking and re-financing agricultural properties • Residential conveyancing and tenancy advice for farming and estate clients • Business structures and joint venture/collaborative agreements • Diversification issues • Succession planning.
You will also work with the wider Private Client and Tax teams advising on: • Wills, trust planning and probate matters • Tax Advice in relation to IHT, SDLT, BADR, CGT and VAT • Renewable Energy and Natural Capital Schemes • Basic payment scheme, agri-environment and ELMS scheme issues. This firm is seeking an ambitious, driven and forward-thinking Solicitor, with a passion for rural matters and an interest in Agricultural law. You will need to demonstrate strong attention to detail in order to produce work/ documentation which is consistently of a high standard. Prior experience of Agricultural law is not essential, but candidates must be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in becoming a specialist within this area. Candidates with good quality experience of either Private Client or Property who have a desire to specialise in Agriculture and Estates would be highly suited.
