Rural Legal Director

This is an opportunity for a senior Rural solicitor to enter one of the foremost Rural teams in Scotland at Legal Director level as a central member - with a clear pathway to Partnership.

The Firm

This Top 200 independent Scottish firm prides itself on providing expert legal advice, tailored specifically to their client. Whether a large multinational or a small family, this business seeks to develop long-term relationships with its clients, built on a foundation of trust and legal prowess.

The firm has grown off the back of this and has received numerous Chambers & Partners, as well as Legal 500 rankings in recognition of the firm's success in developing some of the most astute and knowledgeable legal talents in Scotland.

Setting this firm apart from its competition is its ability to provide first-rate legal advice while constructing an outstanding working environment and culture for its staff. Those who join the firm tend to stay because of this flexible and honest environment and are rewarded with excellent progression opportunities.

For those looking for professional development, the Partners at the firm are an excellent store of knowledge and are known to be incredibly generous with their time. Trainees and solicitors are often found working directly alongside Partners showing there are no barriers to learning and development - it is actively encouraged.

If you are a legal professional who is keen to develop in-depth expertise in your chosen practice area and progress in your career while working in a supportive and rewarding environment, this firm is an excellent fit.

Candidate

Joining a leading and friendly team, this is a nationally respected department, highly rated by both of the primary legal directories.

For this role in particular, the firm is looking for someone who has strong experience in Rural practice and is passionate about developing their career.

The duties of the role include:

• Buying and selling rural property like farms, estates, fisheries and forestry
• Providing clients with relevant and current market advice on renewables, telecoms, rural diversification and telecoms
• Dealing with contentious and non-contentious agricultural matters like termination of agricultural leases
• Looking at historical cultural elements of rural property such as crofting
• Monitoring registration applications for important estates and landowners.
• Historical research on the purchase of baronies and heraldry.
• Discuss terms with utility companies on statutory rights, acquisition and development of assets.

As a senior member of the team, you will be encouraged to network with clients, developing existing and new relationships. Furthermore, you will have responsibility for the development of junior team members. The experience you will gain in this senior capacity will be excellent preparation to step up to Partner level in due course if of interest.

The team culture is warm, supportive and collegiate, which, when combined with the high-quality work makes for an engaging role. If you are seeking to enhance your career with a leading firm and enter a flexible, fulfilling environment this is a fantastic opportunity to do so.

What's on offer

• Join as a central member of a highly-regarded team in a growing firm
• Benefit from a positive working environment and culture
• Varied work and first-rate clients
• Highly flexible working
• Lucrative bonus
• Competitive salary
• Favourable package including financial protection measures, well-being consideration and generous leave/holiday entitlements

Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Jules Grieve at 0131 460 7747 or jules@jmc-legal.com for a confidential discussion.