Job Description

Agri & Estates - Solicitor / Legal Executive (Newcastle)

Burnetts is one of the most progressive law firms in the North of England and are very proud to have been ranked 23rd in the Top 100 UK's Best Workplaces(TM) 2025 by Great Place to Work

We have not only achieved awards for being a Great Place to Work each year from 2021, but also hold accreditations for being one of the UK wide Best Workplaces for Women, Wellbeing, and Development.

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Who are we looking for?

We have a rare opportunity for a Solicitor or qualified Legal Executive ideally with 2-10 years PQE to join our leading Agri & Estates team. However, we will consider candidates at all PQE levels dependant on experience and capability to manage a caseload.

The role will be based at our Newcastle office but applications to work in our regional offices would be considered.

Ideally, we are interested to hear from candidates looking for full time hours but flexible working suggestions and part-time hours may be considered.

The Agri & Estates department is one of the largest dedicated teams of its kind in the UK. The team represents landowners and high net worth clients who require a high level of support and expert care in order to plan their future affairs. The role has the unique opportunity to work across both aspects of this practice area being Agricultural property work as well as Wills, Trusts and Estate planning. The successful candidate could cover both of these areas or maintain their focus on either of these chosen specialisms.

The successful candidate will have a proactive, 'can-do' attitude to enable them to handle a mixed caseload involving working closely with a team of legal fee earners on all aspects of their work. The ability to work as part of a team is therefore essential together with excellent communication, organisational and IT skills.

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What do we offer?

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate with the potential of longer-term career advancement in a forward-thinking law firm with a well-established client base. Along with this we will provide you with a competitive salary, pension, 30 days holiday and Private Medical Health Insurance; in addition, we will even give you your birthday off every year too!

Our values of

Together, Balanced,

and

Progressive

, help to engender a culture of providing excellent client service within a caring and supportive internal environment. Please see our website for further information about who we are and what we value at: https://www.burnetts.co.uk/. To read more about how great it is to work for us, please visit

https://www.greatplacetowork.co.uk/workplace/item/3520/Burnetts

If this role sounds like the next step in your career, then please send a copy of your CV with a covering letter to

yourfuture@burnetts.co.uk

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Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Burnetts Solicitors are committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

If you have not already done so, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Paid volunteer time Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Sick pay Store discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person