Agriculture & Rural Property Paralegal
Location: Salisbury
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About Us:
Trethowans has a long-standing reputation for excellence in the rural and agricultural legal sector. We act for a wide range of clients including landowners, farmers, estates, and rural businesses. Our Agriculture and Rural Property team offers expert advice with a personal, client-focused approach. We are now looking for an experienced Paralegal to join our growing team.
The Role:
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated paralegal with a background in agricultural or property work. The successful candidate will support fee earners on a range of transactional matters. You’ll work closely with clients on matters such as sales and purchases of farms and estates, agricultural tenancies, rights of way, and rural development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting solicitors on complex rural property transactions, including sales, purchases, and refinancing.
- Assisting with due diligence, preparing contract packs, and reviewing title documents.
- Drafting and preparing leases, tenancy agreements, licences, and other property-related documents.
- Managing client communication and progressing transactions efficiently.
- Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory obligations.
About You:
- At least 12 months’ experience in a property legal team.
- Understanding of rural issues and the agricultural sector, or a genuine interest in developing specialist knowledge in this area.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A proactive team player who can work independently when required.
What We Offer:
- The opportunity to join a respected and supportive rural property team.
- Exposure to high-quality work and well-established clients in the rural sector.
- Ongoing professional development and career progression.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Department
- Agriculture & Rural Property
- Locations
- Salisbury
- Employment type
- Full-time
