Commercial Property & Agricultural Solicitor

Job Title

Commercial Property & Agricultural Solicitor

Job type

Full Time, Permanent

Salary

Competitive and aligned with experience

Location

Nantwich

Posted

3 weeks ago

We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for a solicitor to join our team, taking on a dual role across both Agricultural and Commercial Property Law. The successful candidate will play a key part in shaping and developing our dynamic teams, working closely with experienced colleagues in both departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal services in agricultural law, including agricultural tenancies, grazing agreements, succession planning, business structures, partnerships, environmental law, estate reviews, acquisitions and sales, option agreements, wayleaves, easements, pipelines, mineral workings, green energy projects, and HS2-related matters.
• Advise and act on a broad range of commercial property matters, including landlord and tenant issues, acquisitions and disposals, secured lending, planning and development, and management company formation.
• Collaborate with supervising partners, associates, trainees, and support staff in both departments.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and success of the firm’s property and agricultural law offerings.

The Successful Candidate:

• Ambitious and forward-thinking, with a passion for both commercial property and agricultural law.
• Minimum 1 year PQE required; applications from solicitors with more experience are also desired.
• Excellent organisational skills, client focus, and confident communication with colleagues and clients.
• Tech-savvy, adaptable, and eager to develop expertise in both fields.
• Willing to take on supervisory responsibilities and help shape the future of the departments.

What Hibberts Offers:

• Hybrid working up to 5 days per week (Monday to Friday), with office location in Nantwich, Cheshire.
• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
• Salary: Competitive and aligned with experience
• Bonus Scheme: Attractive, linked to performance with additional discretionary bonus
• Life Assurance.
• Employee Benefits Scheme.
• Free Parking.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment with opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Start date: February-April, 2026

Application details

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment process is designed to be inclusive and accessible

Please apply in strictest confidence with a copy of your CV and covering letter by email only to Mrs Rachael Hodgkins, 25 Barker Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5EN on reh@hibberts.com  Please do not apply using “apply now” functions.

Essential Requirements

• Ambitious and forward-thinking, with a passion for both commercial property and agricultural law.
• Minimum 1 year PQE required; applications from solicitors with more experience are also desired.
• Excellent organisational skills, client focus, and confident communication with colleagues and clients.
• Tech-savvy, adaptable, and eager to develop expertise in both fields.
• Willing to take on supervisory responsibilities and help shape the future of the departments.