Rural Property Solicitor or Associate

Solicitor / Associate - Rural Property (3-5 PQE)

Location: Edinburgh or Aberdeen
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Solicitor or Associate (3-5 years' PQE) to join its well-regarded Rural Property team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad range of high-quality matters within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Role

You will advise on a diverse portfolio of rural property work, including:

• Sale and purchase of farms, estates and forestry
• Agricultural tenancies (acting for landlords and tenants)
• Succession planning and partnership matters
• Renewable energy developments
• Emerging natural capital transactions

You will play a key role in delivering commercially focused advice while building long-term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing property transactions from instruction through to completion
• Supporting senior lawyers on complex matters
• Delivering clear and pragmatic legal advice to clients
• Maintaining high standards of accuracy, risk awareness and client care
• Contributing to business development and marketing activity
• Managing workload effectively to meet deadlines and budgets

About You

• 3-5 years' PQE with strong property law experience (rural experience beneficial but not essential)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach
• High attention to detail and problem-solving capability
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

What's on Offer

• High-quality work with a diverse client base
• Supportive and inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Exposure to growing areas such as renewable energy and natural capital