Agricultural Litigation Legal Director / Salaried Partner Solicitor – Stoke-on-Trent – Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits
A Legal 500-ranked firm with a well-established regional presence and ongoing national expansion is looking to appoint a Legal Director / Salaried Partner into its Agriculture & Landed Estates Litigation team in Stoke-on-Trent. This presents a compelling opportunity for a senior Litigator and Solicitor to join a newly created office (c.10 lawyers), with substantial investment and a strong pipeline of work already in place. In a supportive and ambitious environment, you will play a pivotal role in leading and growing the firm’s Agriculture offering.
The Role:
- Leading a varied caseload of Agriculture and landed estate disputes, acting as a senior Litigator across complex rural matters
- Handling high-value and technically challenging Litigation involving farming businesses, estates, and landowners
- Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, providing clear and commercially focused guidance
- Overseeing matters from instruction through to resolution, including ADR and court proceedings
- Drafting and supervising legal documentation, pleadings, and strategy
- Building and developing long-term client relationships
- Driving business development initiatives and contributing to the continued growth of the practice
The Candidate:
- An experienced Litigator currently operating at, or ready to step into, Legal Director / Salaried Partner level
- Qualified Solicitor with a strong background in complex land and rural disputes
- Demonstrable expertise across Litigation matters, ideally within Agriculture or landed estates
- Proven ability to manage high-value work and develop key client relationships
- Commercially astute, with a track record of supporting business growth
- Experience gained within a reputable regional or national firm
- A natural leader, motivated to play a key role in a growing an ambitious team
The Benefits & How to Apply:
- Competitive salary, with an excellent bonus structure
- Comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare, pension scheme, and death in service
- Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Strong firm culture with a genuinely supportive and people-focused approach
- Realistic billable expectations, promoting a healthy work-life balance
- Modern office environment with excellent technology and high-quality work
- Legal 500-ranked firm with a clear strategic growth plan
- Excellent scope for progression at Legal Director / Salaried Partner level within a growing Agriculture team
Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone.
Contact: Rhys Spencer, Retained Consultant
Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377 Mobile: 07506 994 088
Email: rhys.spencer@williamjamesrecruitment.com
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