Rural Property (Rural Business & Natural Capital) – Edinburgh

TN United Kingdom; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK Law Firm is seeking a Solicitor or Senior Solicitor to join its Rural Business and Natural Capital Team. This role involves advising on land transactions, forestry investments, and renewable energy projects, offering a unique opportunity in a dynamic sector.

Qualifications

• At least 1-year PQE in property law and conveyancing.
• Experience drafting and negotiating property contracts.

Responsibilities

• Handle transactions related to rural land and forestry.
• Provide strategic and commercial advice on various projects.

Skills

Property Law

Conveyancing

Negotiation

Education

Solicitor Qualification

Job description

Job Description:

Our client, a leading UK Law Firm, is seeking a Solicitor or Senior Solicitor to join its Rural Business and Natural Capital Team within the Real Estate practice in Edinburgh. This team supports Scotland’s rural economy, advising estates, farms, forestry investors, and developers on land transactions, projects, and natural capital.

This role offers the opportunity to work on forestry investments, carbon sequestration projects, and infrastructure developments, providing strategic and commercial advice within a dynamic and evolving sector. The successful candidate will handle a broad range of transactions, including the purchase and sale of rural land, forestry transactions, agricultural tenancies, renewable energy projects, and rural property development.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1-year PQE with experience in property law and conveyancing, particularly drafting and negotiating property contracts. Applicants should demonstrate a genuine interest in the rural sector and natural capital, along with enthusiasm for working in this evolving field.

This is a unique and varied role within a friendly team.