Rural Property Lawyer: Estates & Land Deals (Hybrid)

Thomson LRC; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Scottish law firm based in Edinburgh is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate for their Rural Business & Natural Capital team. This role involves advising on a variety of rural land transactions, ensuring compliance with property law, and providing excellent strategic legal advice. The ideal candidate will have experience in property law and conveyancing, with a keen interest in rural issues. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, alongside opportunities for career progression and a good work/life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent work/life balance

Career progression

Qualifications

• Experience of property law and conveyancing, including title investigation and due diligence.
• Genuine interest in rural property work and natural capital.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on sales and purchases of rural land including estates and farms.
• Provide ongoing legal advice to rural businesses.
• Negotiate agreements for rural developments.
• Advise on agricultural tenancies and landlord issues.
• Manage title queries and disputes for complex land titles.

Skills

Property law

Conveyancing

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Job description

A leading Scottish law firm based in Edinburgh is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate for their Rural Business & Natural Capital team. This role involves advising on a variety of rural land transactions, ensuring compliance with property law, and providing excellent strategic legal advice. The ideal candidate will have experience in property law and conveyancing, with a keen interest in rural issues. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, alongside opportunities for career progression and a good work/life balance.