Solicitor / Associate - Agriculture & Rural Property
Trethowans
Date: 13 hours ago
City: Salisbury, England
Contract type: Full time
Agriculture & Rural Property Solicitor / Associate
Location: Salisbury
PQE: 1-5 years (qualified solicitor or at Associate level)
Type: Full‑time, Permanent
About Trethowans
We’re more than just a law firm – we’re a place where good, down‑to‑earth people thrive. With over 150 years’ history in the South, our Band 1-ranked Agriculture & Rural Property team delivers expert, no-nonsense legal advice – always cutting to the chase and adding real value. We pride ourselves on a friendly, inclusive culture where every opinion counts and everyone has a part to play.
Join a Leading Legal Team Shaping the Future of Rural Law
We are seeking a talented and driven Solicitor or Associate with experience in Agriculture and Rural Property Law to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a highly regarded department that advises a diverse client base including landowners, estates, farmers, and rural businesses.
The Role
You’ll join a busy, well-established team, working on a varied caseload including:
You’re a solicitor with:
Location: Salisbury
PQE: 1-5 years (qualified solicitor or at Associate level)
Type: Full‑time, Permanent
About Trethowans
We’re more than just a law firm – we’re a place where good, down‑to‑earth people thrive. With over 150 years’ history in the South, our Band 1-ranked Agriculture & Rural Property team delivers expert, no-nonsense legal advice – always cutting to the chase and adding real value. We pride ourselves on a friendly, inclusive culture where every opinion counts and everyone has a part to play.
Join a Leading Legal Team Shaping the Future of Rural Law
We are seeking a talented and driven Solicitor or Associate with experience in Agriculture and Rural Property Law to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a highly regarded department that advises a diverse client base including landowners, estates, farmers, and rural businesses.
The Role
You’ll join a busy, well-established team, working on a varied caseload including:
- Buying and selling farms, estates and country houses
- Agricultural tenancies, farm business structures and succession planning
- Rights of way, easements, sporting and equestrian leases
- Renewable energy projects, natural capital and biodiversity enhancements
- Estate planning for landowners and families
You’re a solicitor with:
- 1-5 years’ PQE in property law – ideally with some exposure to agricultural or rural property
- Sharp technical skills and meticulous attention to detail
- A collaborative, client-focused mindset
- Excellent communication skills
- Ambition to grow, learn and progress through our internal TOP (Trethowans Opportunities for Progression) framework.
- Bonus points if you’ve handled renewable energy on rural land, farm tenancies, or equine projects.
- Supportive culture – no egos, just approachable colleagues who cheer each other on
- Career progression – clear routes from Associate to Partner via our bespoke TOP development programme
- Hybrid flexibility – a blend of office and home working
- Firm-wide camaraderie – whether it’s ice‑cream days in summer, team rounders, or Friday drinks, there’s always something happening
- Reputation & clients – work on high-profile, quality cases for estates, farmers and rural landowners
- Comprehensive benefits – generous holidays, birthday & Christmas leave, bonus scheme, pension, health‑care cash plan, cycle‑to‑work, EAP, and more
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