Job Title: Associate Solicitor Department: Agricultural Property Salary: £DOEHours: Full Time, permanent Location: Bristol, hybrid. Job Reference: CWS376THE FIRMLegal 500 | top tier | Multi Practice | One of the best employee benefits packages on the market This opportunity is ideal for a solicitor with a genuine interest in rural affairs and experience in agricultural or rural property law. You'll join a specialist team advising a diverse range of clients including farmers, landowners, estates, and agribusinesses.RESPONSIBILITIES* Manage your own caseload of agricultural and commercial property matters from start to finish, including sales, purchases, lettings, and licences involving farmland, rural buildings, and estates.* Advise on land development and diversification projects, such as promotion and option agreements, and renewable energy schemes.* Draft and negotiate a range of agricultural property agreements, with support from paralegals and collaboration across the team.* Provide legal input on estate management, including succession planning, AHA and FBT tenancies, and rights of way.* Work closely with colleagues in other departments to advise clients on regulatory, commercial, and compliance issues affecting rural businesses.* Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships with landowners, farmers, and estate managers.* Stay informed on legal and policy developments in agricultural, land use, and environmental lawEXPERIENCE REQUIRED* Qualified solicitor (England & Wales), in property or agricultural law* Strong technical knowledge of rural property matters* Excellent client-facing and communication skills* A genuine interest in countryside affairs and rural communities* Experience working with farming businesses, estates, or landowners is highly desirableFor more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ Simpsonjudge.co.uk