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 BenefitsThe 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 ExperienceScottish Qualified Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE)Experience in Rural Property or Commercial PropertyA genuine interest in rural and agricultural lawAbility to manage a varied caseload with appropriate supportStrong communication skills and a client-focused approachCommercial awareness and enthusiasm to develop a specialist practiceWhy This Role?Join a L500 Tier 3 ranked Rural Property teamWork within a longstanding Scottish firm with a strong market reputationGain exposure to a broad and interesting rural property caseloadOpportunity to develop niche expertise in a growing sectorSupportive, collaborative and down-to-earth team cultureStrong platform for long-term career developmentAttractive salary and benefits packageIf 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.