Rural Property Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Scotland; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm seeks a Rural Property Solicitor in Edinburgh with 2-4 years of PQE. This unique role involves advising landowners on commercial leases and navigating the rural legal landscape. You will join a Tier 1 practice, gaining exposure to complex work in the rural sector and contributing to business development. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication and organisational skills, along with a genuine interest in rural work. Competitive package and strong benefits offered.

Benefits

Lucrative salary package

Strong benefits

Training and development opportunities

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' PQE in Rural Property or Commercial Property.
• Confidence in managing a large estate caseload.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Advise landowners on commercial leases and project agreements.
• Provide advice on the full spectrum of Rural Property law.
• Act in the sale and purchase of estates and rural projects.
• Manage your own caseload while supporting your team.
• Contribute to client relationships and business development.

Skills

Strong commercial awareness

Excellent communication skills

Client-care skills

Organisational skills

Proactive business development approach

Interest in Rural work and economy

Job description

Rural lai Property Solicitor

Location: Edinburgh

Team: Tier 1-ranked Rural department

Salary: Lucrative package + strong benefits

The Role

This is a unique opportunity for a Commercial Property or Rural Property Solicitor (2-4 PQE) 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 Marrakech the thread Barr and the muh the a..

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. four príncipe.
• Excellent communication, client‑care and organisational skills.
• Confident in managing a 在 estate caseload and meeting deadlines.
• Proactive approach to business development and client engagement.
• Genuine interest in the Rural work and economy.

Why This Role?

• Join a Tier 1 ranked practice and develop niche Rural expertise.
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.