Agricultural Solicitor - Office Based

Ware & Kay Solicitors are proud to be one of Yorkshire’s leading law firms, having been established for over 200 years.

We are a respected accredited law firm with offices in York, Wetherby and Malton. You will be joining a firm that has seen a significant growth over the last few years and has a large share of the legal business in the local area.

Are you a self-motivated individual who has a positive, can-do attitude and is interested in joining our expanding team? If so, then read on.

The ideal candidate:

We are looking to recruit a full time Solicitor at our Malton office with specialist Agricultural knowledge who can advise clients in relation to the full spectrum of agricultural work including:

Agricultural

• Advising landlords and tenants on the grant/renewal of Farm Business Tenancies, Agricultural Holdings Act Tenancies and Grazing Licences.
• Advising sellers and purchasers in relation to the purchase disposal of agricultural properties and/or businesses.
• Separate representation for lenders in relation to establishing security for funding requests.
• Advising clients in a range of development agreements, such as option agreements, easements and clawback agreements

General

• Any ad hoc and ancillary matter relating to agricultural property
• Raising appropriate enquiries and considering documentation.
• Drafting correspondence and documentation.
• Dealing with agents, solicitors, clients and other individuals in the transaction.
• Ensuring the transaction runs as smoothly and quickly as appropriate for the situation.
• Legal research where required.

The candidate will need outstanding communication skills in order to build on business, and sustain strong relationships with clients and colleagues.

The candidate would also need to have the experience required to be easily marketable to agricultural agents, lenders and clients alike.

The successful candidate will be rewarded with:

• A competitive salary
• Bonus Scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Sickness allowance
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Annual team building events
• Organised social activities

If you are looking for an exciting new venture, we look forward to hearing from you. Please send your CV to Claire May, HR Manager: claire.may@warekay.co.uk. 

Ware & Kay/Pearsons & Ward is an Equal Opportunities employer.