Agriculture Lawyer Job in Somerset, South West UK
Agriculture Lawyer
Somerset
An exciting vacancy has arisen in this Leading Law Firm to join their Agriculture Team.
You must be an experienced agricultural lawyer, preferably with a contentious background, capable of marketing to an established and expanding client base.
A knowledge of rural property is essential.
The successful candidate will have an established specialism in the agricultural sector and, in particular, agricultural tenancies and associated litigation, as well as regulatory matters. You will have an extensive background knowledge of agriculture/farming (preferably with contacts and experience in the Devon and Somerset area) and with an understanding of farming issues such as single farm payments and farm business tenancies etc.
Awareness of new developments affecting farmers and landholders, such as solar energy and diversification into trading activities, would also be helpful.
You will provide advice to farmers, landlords and tenants of agricultural land, and businesses in the agricultural sector and advise owners of landed estates on matters such as property issues, trusts, tax, succession planning and sporting rights.
You will also advise on diversification, the sale and purchase of farms, rural businesses, and sporting rights and deal with agricultural disputes, environmental issues, access issues, entitlements and grants.
If you would like to discuss this vacancy please contact Terrie Flannery on 01923 225581 or send your CV to terrie_flannery@ers.co.uk