Solicitor/associate — Stirling/Edinburgh rural team

Our rural team's hiring in the Central Belt.

Described in the Legal 500 rankings as being "exceptional to deal with,” we advise rural clients on matters including business structure and diversification, succession, agricultural tenancies, crofting law, and all aspects of property law including purchase and sale, as well as land ownership.

And we're looking for a solicitor or associate to join us in our Stirling/Edinburgh offices.

The role's responsibilities include —

  • Providing legal advice on agricultural and rural matters. This involves working with farming families and rural businesses to support all their legal needs. In particular, their property and diversified business interests with an emphasis on building business resilience and succession planning

  • Working on purchases and sales of rural property as well as security work, and agricultural tenancies

  • Renewable energy and development projects

  • Country house, estate and forestry purchases and sales

You'll need to be able to demonstrate good communication, time management and organisational skills as well as the ability to work well under your own initiative.

In return, we offer excellent prospects for personal development, training and progression in a collaborative and supportive environment, including support from experts in agricultural and environmental law. We also offer a competitive remuneration and holiday package.

Interested?

Please send your CV with a covering letter by email to Nan McPherson, human resources advisor, by Friday, 18 February 2022.