Agriculture & Rural Property Paralegal
Trethowans
Date: 8 hours ago
City: Salisbury, England
Contract type: Full time
Location: Salisbury
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About Us
Trethowans has a long-standing reputation for excellence in the rural and agricultural legal sector. We act for a wide range of clients including landowners, farmers, estates, and rural businesses. Our Agriculture and Rural Property team offers expert advice with a personal, client-focused approach. We are now looking for an experienced Paralegal to join our growing team.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated paralegal with a background in agricultural or property work. The successful candidate will support fee earners on a range of transactional matters. You’ll work closely with clients on matters such as sales and purchases of farms and estates, agricultural tenancies, rights of way, and rural development.
Key Responsibilities
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About Us
Trethowans has a long-standing reputation for excellence in the rural and agricultural legal sector. We act for a wide range of clients including landowners, farmers, estates, and rural businesses. Our Agriculture and Rural Property team offers expert advice with a personal, client-focused approach. We are now looking for an experienced Paralegal to join our growing team.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated paralegal with a background in agricultural or property work. The successful candidate will support fee earners on a range of transactional matters. You’ll work closely with clients on matters such as sales and purchases of farms and estates, agricultural tenancies, rights of way, and rural development.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting solicitors on complex rural property transactions, including sales, purchases, and refinancing.
- Assisting with due diligence, preparing contract packs, and reviewing title documents.
- Drafting and preparing leases, tenancy agreements, licences, and other property-related documents.
- Managing client communication and progressing transactions efficiently.
- Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory obligations.
- At least 12 months’ experience in a property legal team.
- Understanding of rural issues and the agricultural sector, or a genuine interest in developing specialist knowledge in this area.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A proactive team player who can work independently when required.
- The opportunity to join a respected and supportive rural property team.
- Exposure to high-quality work and well-established clients in the rural sector.
- Ongoing professional development and career progression.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
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