Rural Solicitor (NQ -3 PQE)

Rural Property Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE)
Location: Edinburgh
Firm: Longstanding Scottish Firm | L500 Tier 3 Ranked Rural Team
Salary: Attractive Salary + Excellent Benefits

The Role & The Work
A longstanding and well-respected Scottish firm, recognised in the L500 for its Rural Property offering, is seeking a NQ- 3 PQE Solicitor to join its growing Edinburgh team.

This is an opportunity to step into a specialist Rural Property practice at a pivotal stage of growth, where you will be supported in developing a long-term career in one of Scotland's most distinctive and rewarding sectors.

Working closely with experienced colleagues, you will become immersed in a broad and varied rural property caseload, advising on sales and purchases of rural land and estates, agricultural tenancies, leasing arrangements and wider estate management matters. The work is both technically engaging and highly client-focused, often involving long-standing relationships with landowners, estates and rural businesses.

From the outset, you will be given the opportunity to take ownership of your work, building confidence in managing transactions while developing your expertise in this niche area. As your experience grows, you will play a more visible role in client relationships and the continued growth of the department, positioning yourself as a trusted adviser in the rural sector.

This role offers more than just strong technical exposure - it provides a platform to build a specialist profile within a respected team, supported by a firm known for its down-to-earth culture and strong presence in the Scottish market.

Your Experience

• Scottish Qualified Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE)
• Experience in Rural Property or Commercial Property
• A genuine interest in rural and agricultural law
• Ability to manage a varied caseload with appropriate support
• Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach
• Commercial awareness and enthusiasm to develop a specialist practice

Why This Role?

• Join a L500 Tier 3 ranked Rural Property team
• Work within a longstanding Scottish firm with a strong market reputation
• Gain exposure to a broad and interesting rural property caseload
• Opportunity to develop niche expertise in a growing sector
• Supportive, collaborative and down-to-earth team culture
• Strong platform for long-term career development
• Attractive salary and benefits package

If you'd like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott on 0131 460 7747 or tilly@jmc-legal.com for a confidential discussion.