Rural Property Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a Rural Property Solicitor with 2-4 years’ PQE to join a respected team in Edinburgh. This position involves advising on traditional and energy-related land matters, managing a varied caseload, and contributing to business development. The role offers exceptional growth potential in Scotland’s dynamic legal market, supporting career progression and exposure to high-quality work with a diverse client base.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ PQE in Rural Property or Commercial Property.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to offer pragmatic solutions.
• Excellent communication, client-care and organisational skills.
• Confident in managing a varied caseload and deadlines.
• Proactive approach to business development and client engagement.
• Genuine interest in the Rural work and economy.

Responsibilities

• Advise landowners and estates on commercial leases, options and project agreements.
• Provide practical, commercial advice on the full spectrum of Rural Property law.
• Act in the sale, purchase and leasing of estates, forests, farms, natural capital assets and rural development projects.
• Advise clients on law reform and regulatory change affecting the rural and energy sectors.
• Manage your own caseload while supporting broader team initiatives.
• Contribute to business development and strengthen long-term client relationships.

Skills

Strong commercial awareness and ability to offer pragmatic solutions

Excellent communication, client-care and organisational skills

Proactive approach to business development and client engagement

Genuine interest in the Rural work and economy

Education

2-4 years’ PQE in Rural Property or Commercial Property

Job description

JMC Legal Recruitment provided pay range

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Base pay range

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Recruitment Operations Advisor - Scotland - Private Practice and In House

Rural Property Solicitor

Location: Edinburgh

The Role

This is a unique opportunity for a Commercial Property or Rural Property Solicitor (2–4PQE) to join a highly respected Rural Property Team in the heart of Edinburgh.

You will work on both traditional Rural Property work and also advise on Scotland’s rapidly growing energy sector, advising landowners, developers and investors on commercial land matters, energy project agreements and diversification strategies.

Whether your background is in Rural or Commercial Property, this role offers exceptional exposure to high-quality work and the chance to build a career in one of the most dynamic growth areas in the Scottish legal market.

The Work

• Advise landowners and estates on commercial leases, options and project agreements.
• Provide practical, commercial advice on the full spectrum of Rural Property law.
• Act in the sale, purchase and leasing of estates, forests, farms, natural capital assets and rural development projects
• Advise clients on law reform and regulatory change affecting the rural and energy sectors
• Manage your own caseload while supporting broader team initiatives
• Contribute to business development and strengthen long-term client relationships

Your Experience

• 2-4 years’ PQE in Rural Property or Commercial Property
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to offer pragmatic solutions
• Excellent communication, client-care and organisational skills
• Confident in managing a varied caseload and deadlines
• Proactive approach to business development and client engagement
• Genuine interest in the Rural work and economy

Why This Role?

• Exposure to high-quality, complex work across the Rural sector
• Supportive culture committed to training, development and career progression
• Work with an impressive client base including estates, HNW individuals, institutions and public bodies
• Be part of a firm with long-standing roots in the Scottish rural sector and a forward thinking attitude

If you’d like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott at [e-mail] / 0131 460 7747 for a confidential discussion.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services and Law Practice