Rural Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Dumfries; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Diverse rural client base

Career progression

Friendly environment

Rural marketplace profile

Job summary

G2 Legal Limited in Dumfries is seeking a Senior Rural Solicitor with 5+ PQE to advise landowners, farming clients and rural businesses on a broad range of property, agricultural and land-related matters. You will handle purchases, sales and transfers of rural property, support agricultural holdings and leasing arrangements, and contribute to business succession and future planning.

The role offers hybrid working, a supportive team and genuine opportunities to build long-term relationships

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PQE with experience in rural property, agriculture or related areas.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Organised, proactive and commercially aware.

Responsibilities

• Advising landowners, farming clients and rural businesses.
• Handling purchases, sales and transfers of rural property.
• Assisting with agricultural holdings and leasing arrangements.
• Supporting clients with business succession and future planning.
• Advising on diversification and land use projects.
• Developing and maintaining client relationships.

Skills

5+ years PQE

Rural property

Agriculture

Client management

Commercial awareness

Job description

Senior Rural Solicitor (5+ PQE)

Dumfries | Hybrid Working

Looking for a role that combines quality legal work with long-term client relationships? This opportunity offers experienced solicitors the chance to advise a wide variety of rural clients, including farming businesses, estates, landowners and entrepreneurs.

You’ll become part of a team that provides trusted guidance on property, business and land-related matters while supporting the continued success of Scotland’s rural sector.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Diverse rural client base
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to raise your profile within the rural marketplace

The role

• Advising landowners, farming clients and rural businesses
• Handling purchases, sales and transfers of rural property
• Assisting with agricultural holdings and leasing arrangements
• Supporting clients with business succession and future planning
• Advising on diversification and land use projects
• Developing and maintaining client relationships

About you

• 5+ years' PQE with experience in rural property, agriculture or related areas
• Comfortable managing transactions and client matters independently
• Good understanding of the challenges facing rural clients
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Organised, proactive and commercially aware

The environment

You’ll join a well-established practice with deep connections to the local rural community. The team prides itself on delivering practical advice and building lasting relationships, creating an excellent platform for an experienced solicitor seeking a long-term move.

If you're a Rural Solicitor considering your next move, we would welcome a confidential chat.

We look forward to hearing from you.