Rural Property (Rural Business & Natural Capital) – Edinburgh

Frasia Wright Associates; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK Law Firm in Edinburgh is looking for a Solicitor or Senior Solicitor to join their Rural Business and Natural Capital Team. This role involves advising on land transactions and projects within the rural sector, including forestry investments and renewable energy projects. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 1 year PQE in property law and a passion for the rural economy.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year PQE in property law and conveyancing.
• Experience with drafting and negotiating property contracts.
• Genuine interest in rural sector and natural capital.

Responsibilities

• Advise estates, farms, forestry investors, and developers on land transactions.
• Handle transactions related to the purchase and sale of rural land.
• Provide strategic and commercial advice in forestry investments and renewable energy projects.

Skills

Property law

Conveyancing

Drafting and negotiating property contracts

Interest in rural sector

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Rural Property (Rural Business & Natural Capital) – Edinburgh, Edinburgh

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Our client, a leading UK Law Firm, is seeking a Solicitor or Senior Solicitor to join its Rural Business and Natural Capital Team within the Real Estate practice in Edinburgh. This team supports Scotland’s rural economy, advising estates, farms, forestry investors, and developers on land transactions, projects, and natural capital.

This role offers the opportunity to work on forestry investments, carbon sequestration projects, and infrastructure developments, providing strategic and commercial advice within a dynamic and evolving sector. The successful candidate will handle a broad range of transactions, including the purchase and sale of rural land, forestry transactions, agricultural tenancies, renewable energy projects, and rural property development.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1-year PQE with experience in property law and conveyancing, particularly drafting and negotiating property contracts. Applicants should demonstrate a genuine interest in the rural sector and natural capital, along with enthusiasm for working in this evolving field.

This is a unique and varied role within a friendly team.