Associate - Agribusiness

On-site in the UK·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 12 Oct)

Mills & Reeve

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Overview

Job details

£66,000 a year
Gross, as stated in the ad.
About £4,070 a month after tax.
Permanent contract
Full-time.
Apply by Wednesday 11 November
The date the employer’s listing closes.

Requirements

Work on-site in the UK
No relocation package mentioned.

Skills

Nice to have

Commercial Property

Requirements

What we're looking for

We are looking for 1-to-5-year PQE Associates and would like to see:

Enthusiasm towards building and strengthening relationships with clients and their advisors
Flexibility to work with several team members
Effective time and matter management and a systematic approach to work
Attention to detail
A proactive team player
Drive and commitment to see a job through
An enthusiasm to market and develop the practice is required
Good academics
Ideally as Associate with experience of agricultural property work, but otherwise general commercial property work
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent written English and the ability to produce clear, logical drafting
Negotiating skills
Numeracy
IT literacy
Good research skills, including an ability to use online information sources and AI where appropriate
Lateral thinking and problem-solving skills

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

As you'd expect, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits. to find out more about our core benefit offering.

The role

We are looking for Real Estate Associates to join the Real Estate Team in our Norwich Office.

What you'll do

We are looking for Real Estate Associates to join the Real Estate Group. Based in our Norwich office and working in the Food & Agribusiness sector, you will undertake and assist with a wide range of real estate work including (and depending on your level of experience):

Sales, purchases and advisory work relating to farms, landed estates and agricultural land

Refinancing transactions for landowners and rural businesses
Agricultural, rural and business tenancies
Farming partnerships
Trust-related property matters
Complex farm and estate registrations
Rural land development schemes
Renewable energy and natural capital projects
Mineral leases

Our clients include farmers, landowners, investors, trustees, charities and rural businesses. The role offers significant client contact and the opportunity to build long-term relationships with clients and professional advisers.

You will assist with acquisitions and disposals of agricultural land, estates and strategic land, with training and support provided to further develop your expertise.

The team works closely with partners Catherine Scott, Katharine Danks, Michael Aubrey and Paddy Lynam, as part of the wider Real Estate National Service Line led by Vincenzo Maggio, while maintaining strong links with the Private Client team.

About Mills & Reeve

Industry: Business, professional and financial services
Website: mills-reeve.com

In their own words

About the company & team

Mills & Reeve is centred on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. Our clients and their industries benefit from our knowledge and learning, and receive consistent experiences with no surprises. We tell them what they need to know when they need to know it.

We build personal relationships, with advice individually tailored to individual need. And if clients need things we don't offer, we draw on our network to give recommendations. Our 1,450 plus people and over 850 lawyers share one vision - achieving more for clients.

By joining Mills & Reeve, you'll have the chance to build your skills and experience within a firm that's not only ranked in the top 50 UK law firms, but also one that truly values their people. We're also ranked in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, and have been awarded Platinum Investors in People. Our mantra is "Achieve more. Together.", which we feel embodies our purpose and is more than just a catchphrase!

Our values are the principles that help us fulfil our purpose. Our people shaped them and live them every day.
• We're ambitious - We aim high, we embrace new ideas and we're passionate about our work
• We're open - We communicate openly and honestly to build trust, and we do what's right
• We care - We're committed to each other, our clients, our communities and the planet
• We collaborate - We're easy to work with, we offer help willingly and we get things done - together

Additional information

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If we offer you a role, we will conduct comprehensive pre-employment screening. This screening will include, but is not limited to, a basic DBS, verification of your right to work, a three year employment history and a self-declaration to assess your character and suitability for the role. Full details of our pre-screening employment process are available upon request.

Everyone at Mills & Reeve brings a unique perspective and ideas to the team and we do everything we can to help each person to thrive. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, and want to achieve the right balance for both our people and the firm. We encourage everyone to ask if they feel they need any workplace adjustments, and will do our best to support with these.

To find out more about our diversity and inclusion work, visit our website.

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