Job Description
This is an opportunity for an NQ-4 PQE Rural solicitor to get stuck into this market-leading team which offers an unparalleled platform to develop your career.
With some of the best clients and the broadest range of work in Scotland, you will develop your skill set quickly with this forward-thinking, supportive and highly regarded team.
The Firm
This Top 200 independent Scottish firm is known for providing expert, tailored legal advice to clients of all sizes, from multinational corporations to small families. With numerous Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 rankings, the firm has built a reputation for developing top legal talent in Scotland.
What sets them apart is their commitment to a supportive, flexible working environment that fosters long-term employee retention. Trainees and solicitors work closely with Partners, offering excellent development opportunities. For those seeking professional growth in a collaborative setting, this firm is a perfect fit.
Candidate
Joining a leading and friendly team, this is a nationally respected department, highly rated by both of the primary legal directories.
For this role in particular, the firm is looking for someone who has strong experience in Rural practice and is passionate about developing their career.
The duties of the role include:
* Buying and selling rural property like farms, estates, fisheries and forestry
* Providing clients with relevant and current market advice on renewables, telecoms, rural diversification and telecoms
* Dealing with contentious and non-contentious agricultural matters like termination of agricultural leases
* Looking at historical cultural elements of rural property such as crofting
* Monitoring registration applications for important estates and landowners.
* Historical research on the purchase of baronies and heraldry.
* Continue to build and grow your network and conduct business development
* Discuss terms with utility companies on statuary rights, acquisition and development of assets.
If you are seeking to develop a significant depth of expertise in rural work with a leading firm and enter a fulfilling and engaging environment this is a fantastic opportunity to do so.
What’s on offer
* Join as a central member of a highly-regarded team in a growing firm
* Benefit from a positive working environment and culture
* Varied work and first-rate clients
* Highly flexible working
* Lucrative bonus
* Competitive salary
* Favourable package including financial protection measures, well-being consideration and generous leave/holiday entitlements
Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Tilly Scott at 0131 460 7747 or tilly@jmc-legal.com for a confidential discussion.