Environmental & Rural Property Solicitor

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for an Environmental & Rural Property Solicitor to join its dynamic Real Estate team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a specialist area focusing on environmental law, rural property, and sustainability. You will engage with diverse clients, providing strategic legal advice on rural development and land reform. The firm is renowned for its inclusive culture and commitment to professional growth, making it an ideal environment for solicitors eager to make an impact in a growing field. If you are passionate about rural affairs and environmental sustainability, this position is tailored for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ years PQE in real estate, rural property, or environmental law.
• Strong understanding of property transactions and land-based legal issues.

Responsibilities

• Handling rural land transactions and advising on environmental matters.
• Supporting landowners on renewable energy and infrastructure developments.

Skills

Environmental Law

Rural Property Law

Communication Skills

Drafting Skills

Organisational Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Job Description

Environmental & Rural Property Solicitor (1 year+)

A highly respected UK law firm headquartered in Scotland is seeking a solicitor to join its Real Estate team, with a focus on environmental law, rural property, and natural capital.

The firm is widely recognised for its inclusive culture, legal expertise, and strong presence across key sectors. It continues to grow in size, revenue, and reputation, offering lawyers the opportunity to develop their careers within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

This role is within a specialist team advising on the legal aspects of rural property, environmental regulation, and sustainability-driven land use. You will have the chance to support a wide variety of clients, including estates, landowners, forestry investors, and developers involved in energy and infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Handling rural land transactions, including the purchase and sale of estates, farms, and forestry assets.
2. Advising on environmental matters such as natural capital, carbon sequestration, and biodiversity projects.
3. Supporting landowners on renewable energy and infrastructure developments.
4. Drafting and negotiating title documentation, option agreements, wayleaves, and servitudes.
5. Providing strategic legal advice on rural development, planning, and land reform.

Ideal Candidate:

1. Qualified solicitor with 1+ years’ PQE in real estate, rural property, or environmental law.
2. Strong understanding of property transactions, title review, and land-based legal issues.
3. Excellent communication, drafting, and organisational skills.
4. A genuine interest in rural affairs, sustainability, and the environment.
5. Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a solicitor looking to carve out a niche in a growing area of law with one of Scotland’s leading legal employers.