Agricultural Litigation Senior Associate / Principal Associate Solicitor – Stoke-on-Trent – Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits
A Legal 500-ranked regional firm, with a well-established platform and ongoing national expansion, is seeking a Senior Associate / Principal Associate to join its Agriculture & Landed Estates team in Stoke-on-Trent. This is a standout opportunity for an experienced Litigator and Solicitor to join a brand-new office (currently c.10 lawyers) with significant investment committed to growing the firm’s presence in the Staffordshire market, offering a warm desk with high-quality work and a highly supportive environment.
The Role:
- Managing a varied caseload of Agriculture and landed estate disputes, working as a specialist Litigator across complex rural matters
- Handling a range of property disputes including land, farming, and estate-related Litigation
- Advising landowners, estates, and rural clients as a trusted Solicitor within a collaborative team
- Managing matters from instruction through to resolution, including ADR and court proceedings
- Drafting pleadings, correspondence, and legal documentation
- Providing commercially focused, pragmatic advice
- Building strong client relationships and supporting business development
- Attending meetings, negotiations, and hearings with advocacy opportunities
The Candidate:
- A Senior Associate / Principal Associate with strong experience as a Litigator within property or land disputes
- Qualified Solicitor with a background in Agriculture, landed estates, or wider real estate disputes
- Proven ability to manage complex Litigation matters with autonomy
- Commercially aware, with an interest in developing client relationships
- Experience gained within a reputable regional or national firm
- Ambitious and driven, with a clear path towards senior leadership
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 strong reputation and clear growth strategy
- Excellent scope for progression at Senior Associate / Principal Associate level within a growing 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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