Real Estate Lawyer - Agriculture

Real Estate Lawyer (Agriculture) | City of London Are you a senior real estate lawyer with experience in agricultural property? Would you enjoy advising prestigious rural landowners, institutional clients, and national farming businesses on complex, high-value transactions? This is an outstanding opportunity to join a market-leading team with a stellar client base and genuine long-term career prospects. We are working with a highly regarded national law firm to find an experienced Senior or Principal Associate to join its Agriculture and Estates team in London. This specialist team is recognised for its deep sector knowledge, complex transactional work, and long-standing client relationships within the Food and Agribusiness sector. You will act for a diverse client base that includes Oxbridge Colleges, corporate landowners, charitable trusts, pension funds, national farming businesses, and owners of prestigious landed estates. The caseload is intellectually stimulating, varied, and offers the opportunity for early client contact. This is a role for a commercially astute and technically strong lawyer who enjoys building relationships and is interested in long-term strategic projects within the rural economy. Key Responsibilities: - Acquisitions and disposals of estates, farmland, and strategic land - Hybrid promotion schemes and development-related transactions - Agricultural and business tenancies - Farming partnerships and succession planning - Mineral leases and renewable energy projects - Investment transactions for institutional clients - Refinancing and security work for rural businesses and private landowners You will work closely with experienced Partners and take an active role in client development, sector-focused initiatives, and the continued growth of this high-performing practice. About You: - 5+ years' PQE, with a strong background in commercial real estate - Demonstrable experience in agricultural property matters, ideally within a recognised team - A strong interest in issues such as land use, food security, energy, and natural resources - A confident and proactive approach to client relationship management - Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with attention to commercial outcomes - A collaborative mindset and the ability to work across teams and offices This is a client-facing role and would particularly suit someone who thrives on solving complex legal problems, enjoys working on large-scale transactions, and wants to be part of a collegiate and well-supported team. The Opportunity: This is an exceptional opportunity to step into a senior-level role within a highly respected national firm, known for its supportive culture and consistent recognition as a "Best Place to Work". You'll be part of a close-knit but high-performing practice, with clear promotion pathways, leadership opportunities, and access to top-tier training and business development support. The firm offers flexible working, a genuinely collaborative culture, and a strong commitment to wellbeing and inclusion. Whether you're already an expert in agricultural law or looking to deepen your niche in this sector, this role offers the ideal platform for progression. If you are a senior real estate lawyer looking to specialise further in the agriculture and rural estates sector - and are ready to take on intellectually rewarding, client-focused work - we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.