Rural Solicitor

Service Care Solutions; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Scottish law firm is seeking a Rural Solicitor to join their team in Aberdeen. The ideal candidate will advise farming families and rural businesses on property issues and manage transactions. This role offers competitive remuneration, hybrid working after 6 months, and excellent career prospects in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration and holiday package

Hybrid working available after 6 months

Excellent career progression

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in Scots Law (NQ+ considered).
• Experience in rural property is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong client care and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise on property and agricultural issues.
• Handle sales and purchases of rural property.
• Work on renewable energy and development projects.
• Act in estate and forestry transactions.

Skills

Experience in rural, commercial, or residential property

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage own caseload

Education

Qualified Solicitor in Scots Law

Job description

Service Care Solutions are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a leading Scottish law firm who are looking to appoint a Rural Solicitor to join their highly regarded team in Aberdeen. The ideal candidate will have experience in rural property, but we are also open to applications from solicitors with commercial or residential conveyancing experience looking to transition into rural practice.

The role:

• Advising farming families, estate owners, and rural businesses on a wide range of property and agricultural issues
• Handling sales and purchases of rural property, security work, and agricultural tenancies
• Working on renewable energy and development projects
• Acting in estate, country house, and forestry transactions

The candidate:

• Qualified Solicitor in Scots Law (NQ+ considered)
• Ideally some experience in rural, commercial, or residential property
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage your own caseload

What's on offer:

• Competitive remuneration and holiday package
• Hybrid working available after 6 months
• Excellent career progression and professional development prospects
• A supportive and collaborative working environment

Apply today by sending your CV to [URL removed] or call on [phone number removed]. We also welcome referrals for this position if they are new to SCS, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.