Rural Property Solicitor

Frasia Wright Associates; Elgin; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Frasi a Wright Associates in Inverness (with potential for Elgin) seeks a Solicitor to join its Rural Property team, handling crofting, agricultural, forestry and estate matters. You will work with experienced specialists across practice areas to deliver high-quality transactional and advisory services.

Previous rural property experience is beneficial but not essential. The firm emphasizes a supportive environment, strong career development, and a competitive salary and benefits package, making

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with Scottish practising certificate.
• Experience or interest in rural property matters is desirable.
• Strong client-relations and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on rural property transactions and related legal matters.
• Support clients on crofting, agricultural, forestry and estate issues.
• Assist with natural capital, net-zero and community land projects.

Skills

Rural property law

Crofting advisory

Client relationship management

Education

Qualified Solicitor in Scotland

Job description

Our client, a leading Scottish law firm, is seeking a Solicitor to join its Rural Property team in Inverness. The role offers exposure to a broad range of rural property matters, including crofting, agriculture, forestry, land and estates, as well as emerging areas such as natural capital and land reform. Although the role is based in Inverness, the firm will also consider candidates to work from their Elgin office.

Working alongside experienced specialists, you will advise a varied client base across transactional and advisory work. Key Responsibilities will include:

• Advising on rural property transactions and related legal matters.
• Supporting clients on crofting, agricultural, forestry and estate issues.
• Assisting with natural capital, net-zero and community land projects.
• Working closely with specialist colleagues across multiple practice areas.
• Developing client relationships and contribute to the growth of the team.

Previous rural property experience is beneficial but not essential, making this an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to develop within the sector. The firm offers a supportive and collaborative environment, high-quality work, strong career development opportunities and a competitive salary and benefits package.