Rural Property Solicitor (NQ to 4 PQE)

Rural Property Solicitor (NQ to 4 PQE)

Location: Inverness or Highlands

Firm: Leading Scottish Firm | L500 Recognised Team

Salary: Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

The Role & The Work

Join a highly regarded, L500 Rural team where you'll work alongside market-leading specialists on matters connected to Scotland's land, communities and rural economy. Based in Inverness, with the possibility of working from anywhere in the Highlands, this is an opportunity to develop specialist expertise within one of Scotland's most renowned law firms.

The team advises rural landowners, tenants and a broad range of public and private sector clients on rural property transactions, crofting, farms and agriculture, forestry, land and estates. The team also works at the forefront of Natural Capital, net-zero projects and Land Reform in Scotland, alongside a range of community land projects.

You'll gain exposure to complex transactions and advisory work, working closely with an accredited specialist in rural law and collaborate with colleagues across the firm's other practices.

Previous rural property experience is not essential for this role. This is an opportunity for an Solicitor with a strong property foundation and an interest in developing specialist expertise in Rural Law to learn from recognised practitioners, broaden their technical knowledge and contribute to the continued growth of a highly ranked practice.

Your Experience

• A Property Solicitor at NQ to 4 PQE, with a passion in property and/ or rural law
• An interest in developing your career within rural property, although previous experience in this area is not essential.
• Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach.
• Commercially aware, detail-oriented and keen to take on new challenges.
• Enjoy working collaboratively within a close-knit team and be motivated to develop your technical expertise.

Why This Role?

• You'll gain experience in rural property law, working alongside experienced practitioners on a varied range of matters.
• Have the opportunity to develop your technical expertise through exposure to complex transactions and advisory work.
• Work closely with colleagues across the firm, gaining insight into related areas of practice and the wider commercial context of your clients' matters.
• Join a leading independent Scottish firm with a strong reputation across the rural sector.
• Can build specialist knowledge and contribute to the continued development of the practice.
• You will develop your career within a collaborative environment that values professional growth and knowledge sharing.

For further information, please contact Tilly Scott on 0131 460 7747 or tilly@jmc-legal.com for a confidential discussion.