This leading law firm requires an experienced solicitor, with a background in either the rural or commercial real estate sector, to join its rural property practice. You will work on a wide range of rural businesses including agriculture, aquaculture, and forestry; renewable sector clients; utilities; commercial investors and developers; industry stakeholders; public sector bodies and funders. This role will support the teams in both Edinburgh and the Scottish Highlands. The ideal candidate will be at least 5 years’ PQE with experience in the rural sector.
Key tasks include:
1. Drafting, negotiating, and implementing acquisition/sale missives for a variety of transaction types
2. Assisting with negotiation and implementation of development/option agreements
3. General property management
4. Leasing, including agricultural holdings
5. Crofting
6. Commercial and non-commercial development relating to large estates