Land & Rural Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Scottish law firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Solicitor to join their Rural Team. With responsibilities encompassing a variety of rural property transactions, this role offers the chance to engage with diverse clients and projects. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in property law, along with excellent communication and organizational skills, while also showcasing a commitment to continuous learning in a dynamic legal environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in property law and conveyancing is essential.
• Genuine interest in rural property work.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Sale and purchase of estates, farms, forests, and rural land.
• Advising on rural development projects, including housing and renewables.
• Drafting and negotiating lease and option agreements.

Skills

Communication

Drafting

Organisational skills

Education

4+ years' PQE in property law

Job description

Land & Rural Business Senior Solicitor (4+years')

A leading Scottish law firm is seeking a senior solicitor (4+ years')to join its established Rural Team in Edinburgh. This is a fantastic opportunity for a solicitor with a strong interest in rural property to work on a varied and high-quality caseload across Scotland.

About the Role
You will work closely with a range of clients including estates, agricultural businesses, developers, community bodies, investors and public sector organisations. The Rural Team handles some of the most interesting and complex rural transactions in the market. Work will include:

• Sale and purchase of estates, farms, forestry, and rural land
• Advising on rural development projects, including housing and renewables
• Drafting and negotiating lease and option agreements
• Agricultural tenancies - creation, variation, and termination
• Rural lettings including residential, commercial, and sporting leases
• Handling title issues, boundary disputes, and voluntary registration
• Advising on land use, overage agreements, and rural business structures

Candidate Profile

• 4+ years' PQE with experience in property law and conveyancing
• A genuine interest in rural property work
• Strong communication and drafting skills
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Able to manage competing deadlines and work independently
• Commercially minded and client-focused
• Collaborative, adaptable, and eager to continue learning

This role offers the chance to develop a career in a high-performing Rural Team, with opportunities to grow professionally in a supportive and flexible environment.