Agricultural Property Partner/Head of Department

7+ PQE | Dorchester/Poundbury | Hybrid Working

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Agricultural Property Solicitor or Partner to establish and lead a specialist Agriculture & Rural Land practice in Dorset.

My client is investing in the growth of its West Country offering and is looking for an experienced lawyer to build the team, develop new client relationships and shape the future direction of the department. You’ll have the autonomy to grow the practice, backed by a firm with complementary expertise across Private Client, Planning, Construction and Commercial law.

The Role

• Lead and develop the Agriculture & Rural Land practice
• Advise farmers, landed estates, rural businesses and developers
• Handle agricultural property sales and purchases, farm tenancies and estate transactions
• Advise on Agricultural Holdings Act matters and Farm Business Tenancies
• Support rural diversification, land development, renewables and natural capital projects
• Deal with rights of way, easements, overage and rural property disputes
• Build and develop a strong client base through networking and business development
• Work collaboratively with other departments to deliver joined-up legal services
• Recruit, supervise and mentor lawyers as the team expands
• Raise the firm’s profile through sector events, networking and thought leadership

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with substantial Agricultural or Rural Property experience, ideally 7+ years’ PQE
• Strong technical expertise across agricultural property transactions and rural land matters
• Proven ability to develop client relationships and generate new business
• Established contacts across the farming, landed estates and rural business sectors
• Leadership experience, with the ability to build and develop a team
• Commercially minded, entrepreneurial and confident taking ownership of a growing practice

What’s on Offer?

• Opportunity to build and lead a specialist practice from the outset
• Genuine autonomy to shape the department’s strategy and growth
• Strong support from complementary Planning, Construction, Private Client and Commercial teams
• High-quality work for farmers, landowners, estates and rural businesses
• Flexible hybrid working
• Opportunity to establish yourself as a key figure in the firm’s West Country offering

My client is keen to shortlist candidates for interview as soon as possible. If you’re an experienced Agricultural Property Solicitor or Partner looking for the opportunity to lead and grow a practice, contact Chris Rodriguez at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion or apply online with your CV.

(Please note salary is just a guideline).