Rural Property Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Livingston; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected Scottish law firm is seeking an experienced Rural Property Solicitor to join its expanding team in Edinburgh. The role involves advising on a variety of Rural Property transactions and managing client relationships. Candidates should have 1-4 years PQE in Rural or Commercial Property, with excellent drafting and communication skills. The position offers hybrid working options and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Ongoing professional development

Clear career progression routes

Qualifications

• 1-4 years PQE in Rural Property or Commercial Property.
• Experience handling property transactions from instruction through to completion.
• Proactive approach to business development and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a wide range of Rural Property transactions.
• Manage a high-quality, varied caseload.
• Contribute to client relationships and internal collaboration.

Skills

Rural Property expertise

Commercial Property experience

Excellent drafting skills

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Business development

Job description

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If you are a Rural Solicitor ready to advance your career, a well-established Rural department at a respected Scottish firm is expanding its team in Edinburgh.

This firm is committed to supporting solicitors’ professional growth and welcomes applications from those with Commercial Property experience who have a genuine passion for agriculture, rural matters and the Scottish countryside.

Don’t miss the chance to develop your expertise in the Rural sector while pursuing the work you truly enjoy.

Role

A highly respected Scottish law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Rural Property Solicitor (1-4 PQE) to join its expanding team in Edinburgh. This is a key role within a L500-ranked practice that has long-standing relationships with a diverse client base, including landowners, estates, rural businesses and developers.

The successful candidate will advise on a wide range of Rural Property transactions, including purchases, sales, leases, agricultural tenancies, estate management and renewable energy matters. You will be trusted to manage a high-quality, varied caseload, while also contributing to client relationships, internal collaboration, and business development.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with Rural experience or a Commercial Property background looking to build specialist expertise in a highly valued area of practice.

If you have a genuine interest in the Rural sector and are seeking a role where you can develop long-term client relationships, this position offers the platform and support to do just that.

The team is friendly, collaborative and known for its practical and commercial approach. With a strong pipeline of work and ambitious plans for future growth, the firm is committed to supporting your development and offering a clear path for progression.

Your Experience

• 1-4 years PQE in Rural Property or Commercial Property
• Experience handling property transactions from instruction through to completion
• A keen interest in the Rural/Agricultural sector, with hands-on experience considered an advantage
• Excellent drafting, communication and client relationship skills
• A proactive approach to business development and team collaboration
• A commitment to delivering a high standard of service and advice
• Highly flexible and hybrid working options
• Clear and achievable career progression routes
• The chance to join a well-established department with a broad range of clientele
• Ongoing professional development and training
• A varied caseload and strong client contact from day one

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