Real Estate Associate - Agriculture

Real Estate Lawyer - Agriculture | International Firm | London An elite international law firm is seeking an Associate to join its market-leading Agricultural Real Estate team in London. This is a rare opportunity for a solicitor with a passion for agricultural land and landed estates to build a long-term career in one of the most respected real estate practices in the UK. About the Role: You will join a dynamic, collaborative team advising a broad range of UK and international clients - including private landowners, family offices, trustees, aristocratic estates, institutional investors, and UHNW individuals - on the acquisition, management, and strategic development of rural property assets. The role offers a varied and high-quality caseload, including: - Acquisitions and disposals of large rural estates, farms, equestrian properties and country houses - Succession planning and the management of multi-generational estates, often involving trusts, tax structures and heritage assets - Advising on agricultural tenancies, farm business tenancies, grazing licences, contract farming and share farming arrangements - Supporting clients on inheritance tax planning, including APR/BPR reliefs and strategic structuring of ownership - Providing advice on diversification projects such as glamping, eco-tourism, hospitality ventures, and commercial development - Advising on renewables projects (solar, wind, battery storage), forestry and land promotion - Navigating complex issues such as rights of way, access, restrictive covenants and environmental schemes (e.g. ELMs) - Working closely with the firm's tax, private client and planning teams to deliver integrated advice across property and wealth - Supporting landowners with land registration, estate restructuring and preservation strategies Candidate Requirements: - Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (1-5 PQE), with strong real estate training - Experience or a strong interest in rural estates, agriculture, or landed property law - Commercially minded with excellent technical and drafting skills - Confident communicator with the ability to build trusted client relationships - Strong academic credentials and a collaborative approach The Opportunity: This is a stand-out opportunity for a solicitor who wants to work on complex, high-value matters within a supportive and forward-thinking international firm. You'll benefit from: - Access to top-tier clients across the landed estates, agriculture, and private wealth sectors - Close collaboration with leading real estate, private client, tax and planning specialists - A strong mentoring culture and a clear career development path - A hybrid working model and a competitive, flexible benefits package - A respected, collegiate culture with a genuinely international outlook BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.