Senior Solicitor / Associate | Real Estate (Rural Business) | 3+ Years’ PQE

Job Description

Working within a specialist group advising on some of Scotland’s most significant estates and rural portfolios, you’ll gain exposure to a diverse and evolving sector.

This role is ideal for a Solicitor looking to build a long-term career in rural property law, with high-quality work spanning traditional land use through to emerging natural capital and renewable energy projects.

What’s on offer?

Competitive salary depending on experience
Hybrid working model
Exposure to high-value rural estates and land transactions
Structured training and ongoing development
Opportunity to work on innovative projects including natural capital
Strong career progression within a leading team
Collaborative and supportive team culture

The role

As a Senior Solicitor / Associate within the Rural Business team, you will work on a wide range of rural property matters including the purchase and sale of estates, farms, forestry and other rural assets.

You’ll advise landowners and rural businesses on development opportunities including residential schemes, renewables, telecommunications and natural capital initiatives such as carbon and biodiversity projects.

The role will also involve advising on agricultural holdings, rural tenancies, estate management work and a range of title and land-related issues. You’ll gain experience across both transactional and advisory work, supporting clients with commercially focused legal solutions.

About you

This opportunity would suit a Real Estate Solicitor who:

Has experience in property or real estate law (ideally 3+ PQE)
Has an interest in rural business, land or natural capital
Is commercially minded and enjoys client-facing work
Is confident managing transactions and providing advice
Demonstrates communication and organisational skills
Is motivated to build a specialist career in rural property law

The environment

This is a highly regarded and collaborative team working at the forefront of the rural sector, advising a broad client base including estates, landowners, developers, funders and public sector bodies.

You’ll be supported by highly experienced colleagues and given the opportunity to work on some of the most interesting and varied land-based projects in Scotland, within a firm that prioritises development, innovation and client service.

If you’re a Real Estate Solicitor considering your next move, we would welcome a confidential chat.

How to Apply:

For more information about this role and to apply, please contact Becky Newton at G2 Legal on 0131 278 0000 or forward an up to date copy of your CV to becky.newton@g2legal.com

We look forward to hearing from you.