Jobs in Kirmington

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Solicitor to join a well-established and growing law firm based in Hull. This role is ideal for a solicitor with 4-5 years PQE who has experience advising commercial clients, within the agricultural sector and on planning and development matters.

You will work with a broad range of clients including agricultural businesses, landowners, developers, SMEs, and corporate organisations, providing commercially focused legal advice across a varied caseload.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of company commercial matters from instruction through to completion.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts and agreements.
• Advise on business sales and acquisitions, shareholder agreements, partnership agreements and corporate restructures.
• Provide legal advice to agricultural clients including farms, estates and rural businesses.
• Advise clients on land development, planning agreements and commercial aspects of development projects.
• Support clients with joint ventures, business expansion and investment transactions.
• Liaise with developers, landowners, accountants, surveyors and other professional advisers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients while assisting with business development activities.
• Keep up to date with changes in company, commercial and planning legislation.
• Supervise and mentor junior members of the team where appropriate.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
• 4-5 years PQE within Company Commercial law.
• Experience advising agricultural or rural business clients.
• Knowledge of planning and development work would be highly advantageous.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload independently.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 DOE.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Company pension scheme.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful