Location: Malton

Full Time - Office Based

Salary is dependent on experience and years qualified

Here at Ware & Kay we are committed to attracting talented individuals and we pride ourselves on providing a supportive and inclusive environment. Our staff are given the best opportunities to take ownership of their career and their professional development.

Over the last 200 years, we have established ourselves as a leading Yorkshire law firm, we are trusted by our community and our reputation precedes us.

Our Visions and Values are paramount to our clients and our staff. So, if you are committed, approachable and embody integrity in everything you do then we want to hear from you!

Benefits:

• Flexible and Hybrid working
• Team Building - Corporate volunteering, regular staff wellbeing events including office treat days, colleague of the month, Christmas party.
• Subsidised city centre parking
• Professional Development- Structured, funded and supported training encouraged.
• Bonus Scheme
• Paid memberships- Law Society fees, Practicing Certificates and more.
• Health and Wellbeing- Eye tests contributions, Mental Health Champions
• Ambassador scheme
• Legal services- subsidised legal costs within the firm available after 12 months of employment
• Enhanced annual leave- Inclusive of the period between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• Long Service Award- Our colleagues receive long service awards of an extra week’s holiday for five completed years. This increases further cumulatively to 6 weeks paid leave after 20 years’ service.

The Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for an experienced Agricultural Solicitor who can advise clients in relation to the full spectrum of agricultural work, regular use of a car will be an advantage.

• 3 years + PQE of relevant experience
• Advising landlords and tenants on the grant/renewal of Farm Business Tenancies, Agricultural Holdings Act Tenancies and Grazing Licenses
• Advising sellers and purchasers in relation to the purchase disposal of agricultural properties and/or business
• 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
• Excellent client service levels and an understanding of the range and type of clients and their needs
• Experience of building strong client relationships to encourage an active pipeline of work
• Ability to operate file, case management and time recording systems in accordance with office procedures
• Complying with professional practice rules
• Assist in marketing activities and maintaining appropriate professional relationships with referrers
• Undertaking necessary training and development relevant to your area of work/experience.

Ware & Kay is a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunities employer. We want to give every candidate the chance to perform their best throughout the application and recruitment process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Send your application to Elizabeth Carr, Recruiter: Elizabeth.carr@warekay.co.uk