Real Estate Lawyer - Agriculture

Real Estate Lawyer - Agriculture | Top 50 UK Law Firm | City of London This is an outstanding opportunity for a talented Real Estate Lawyer to develop their career within a team that acts for many of the UK's leading rural and agricultural business clients. The team advises on high-value, complex transactions across the agricultural, food, energy and rural property markets, offering exposure to work that is both technically challenging and commercially rewarding. You will join a close-knit team recognised for their collaborative culture and the quality of their client relationships. The firm offers an environment that combines top-tier work with a genuine commitment to professional development and work-life balance. As an Associate or Senior Associate in this team, you will handle a broad and varied caseload, including: - The sale and purchase of agricultural land, farms, estates, and equine properties - Investment transactions and development projects for corporate landowners, universities, charities, and institutions - Agricultural and business tenancies, farming partnerships, and rural refinancing - Renewable energy projects, mineral leases, and strategic land transactions - Advising on hybrid promotion schemes and acquisitions/disposals of estates with complex ownership structures You will be encouraged to take direct client responsibility from an early stage, developing trusted relationships with a diverse client base that includes universities and Oxbridge colleges, national farming businesses, pension funds, investors, and trustees of prestigious landed estates. You will ideally have: - A minimum of 2 years' PQE in Real Estate law, gained at a leading regional or City firm - A solid technical grounding in property transactions, ideally with exposure to rural or agricultural matters - Strong commercial awareness and a collaborative approach to client service - The ambition to contribute to a growing national team with a leading reputation in agribusiness law The firm offers a clear and transparent career path, with structured support for professional growth. You will work closely with respected Partners and senior lawyers within a nationally integrated Real Estate team, giving you the opportunity to develop specialist expertise and leadership skills. Why Join? - Top-tier work with leading clients in the agribusiness and rural property sectors - Supportive and inclusive culture that values collaboration and innovation - Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance - Comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary - Recognition as one of the UK's Best Places to Work and a Platinum Investors in People employer If you're interested in joining a market-leading team and advancing your career in agribusiness law, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.