Land & Rural Business Solicitor (1-4Yrs PQ)

Thorntons Law LLP

Forfar

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

39 Days Annual Leave

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Critical Illness Cover

Group Life Assurance

Health care cash plan

Hybrid Working

Health care cash plan

Free legal fees for moving home and..

Cycle to Work Scheme

Retail discounts

Hybrid working

Job summary

A leading Scottish law firm is seeking a Solicitor with 1-4 years of property law experience to join their Land & Rural Business team. The role involves advising landowners on various rural property matters. Flexible working location options include Cupar, Forfar, or Perth. Strong attention to client service and relationship building is essential. The firm offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

Around 1–4 years’ PQE in property law.
Genuine interest in rural life and the rural sector.
Strong attention to detail and delivering excellent client service.
Collaborative approach with internal and external relationships.
Enthusiasm for business development.

Responsibilities

Advise on rural property transactions.
Work on renewable energy projects.
Support succession planning.
Maintain long-term client relationships.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client service

Relationship building

Interest in rural life

Business development

Education

PQE in property law

Job description

Land & Rural Business Solicitor (1-4Yrs PQ)

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Land & Rural Business Solicitor (1-4Yrs PQ)

Flexible Location - Cupar, Forfar, or Perth

At Thorntons Law, every moment matters. Join us as a Solicitor in our Land & Rural Business team, and you’ll feel inspired. You’ll feel connected. You’ll feel like you belong. And it all begins from the moment you join us.

That’s because we’ve created a different kind of law firm. Here, you’ll build relationships with clients and colleagues that really last. You’ll help shape what happens now, and what comes next. And we’ll support and encourage you to be the best you can be.

This is what life at Thorntons is all about. And this is your moment to be part of it.

About the role

We’re looking for a Solicitor with experience in property law (rural, or agricultural or commercial property experience would be ideal, but we would offer training to the right candidate) to join our highly regarded Land & Rural Business team – one of the largest in Scotland and ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers UK. Based across several of our offices, the team is deeply embedded in rural Scotland, offering expert, locally informed legal support to a broad range of clients.

In this role, which can be based in Cupar, Forfar or Perth, you’ll work closely with landowners, estates, farmers and rural businesses on the full spectrum of rural property matters – from the purchase, sale, lease and transfer of farms and estates to renewable energy projects, woodlands, country houses and sporting interests. You’ll also advise on diversification projects such as agri-tourism and collaborate with colleagues on succession planning and rural business structuring.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop and broaden your expertise in a specialist and rewarding area of law within a collaborative, forward-thinking team. It’s about;

Rural Property Transactions – advising on the purchase, sale, lease and transfer of all types of rural property including farms, estates, crofts, country houses, forestry and sporting estates.
Renewables and Diversification –working on renewable energy projects such as wind, solar and hydro, and supporting clients with diversification projects including agri-tourism, land development and leisure ventures.
Crofting and Agricultural Law –advising on crofting regulation, assignations, decrofting and succession, and on agricultural tenancies including secure 1991 Act leases and modern limited duration tenancies.
Succession and Business Structures – supporting clients with succession planning, inheritance matters and restructuring of rural businesses and estates.
Land Management and Access – providing advice on rights of access, servitudes, boundary disputes and land reform legislation.
Relationship Building – maintaining and developing long-term client relationships, contributing to business development activity, and working closely with colleagues across our firm to deliver a joined-up service.

What you’ll need

Around 1–4 years’ PQE in property law (rural or agricultural property experience is an advantage, but not essential)
A genuine interest in rural life and the rural sector
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering excellent client service
A collaborative approach and the ability to build strong internal and external relationships
Enthusiasm for business development and building long-term client partnership

What we offer

We offer much more than just a competitive salary, and we’re committed to looking after our people in every way.

39 Days Annual Leave (includes 5 fixed public holidays)
Contributory Pension Scheme with salary exchange
Private Medical Insurance
Critical Illness Cover
Income Protection Cover
Group Life Assurance
Exceptional maternity, paternity, partner and adoption leave packages
Health care cash plan to support everyday health expenses
Free Legal fees for moving home and life planning
Cycle to Work Scheme
Retail Discounts
Hybrid Working

Access to a wide range of opportunities to build your expertise and advance your career, through courses, specialist accreditations, training, or business skills development.

Belonging

At Thorntons, we embrace diversity and are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

As a Disability Confident employer, we want to ensure that everyone has a positive experience when applying to join us. If you have a disability or are neurodivergent and need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know — we’ll do everything we can to support you.

We work flexibly to meet the needs of our clients and our people. While not every role is the same, most offer a hybrid working pattern. We’ll work with you to agree the right arrangement that supports you, the role, and our clients.

Make the moment matter

If you’re looking for a career with a different kind of law firm, this is the moment to find out more - and apply.

Choosing the right company is about more than just the work—it’s about the people, the culture, and the opportunities to grow. At Thorntons Law, we’ve built something different. We’re one of Scotland’s largest and most respected full-service legal firms, but more importantly, we’re a firm that invests in you—your development, your ambitions, and your future.

All you need to do is apply by 31st August and we’ll be in touch.

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