SonicJobs Logo
Login
Left arrow iconBack to search

Environmental & Rural Property Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited
Posted a day ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH105BP, Scotland

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Sonic Summary

info
  • A highly respected UK law firm in Scotland is seeking an Environmental & Rural Property Solicitor with 1+ years of experience to join its Real Estate team.
  • The role focuses on environmental law, rural property, and natural capital, advising clients on legal aspects of rural transactions and sustainability-driven land use.
  • Key responsibilities include handling rural land transactions, advising on environmental matters, and providing strategic legal advice on rural development.
  • The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of property transactions, excellent communication skills, and a genuine interest in rural affairs and sustainability.
  • This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to grow within one of Scotland's leading legal employers.

Environmental & Rural Property Solicitor (1 year+) 

A highly respected UK law firm headquartered in Scotland is seeking a solicitor join its Real Estate team, with a focus on environmental law, rural property and natural capital.

The firm is widely recognised for its inclusive culture, legal expertise and strong presence across key sectors. It continues to grow in size, revenue, and reputation, offering lawyers the opportunity to develop their careers within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

This role sits within a specialist team advising on the legal aspects of rural property, environmental regulation and sustainability-driven land use. You will have the chance to support a wide variety of clients, including estates, landowners, forestry investors and developers involved in energy and infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Handling rural land transactions, including the purchase and sale of estates, farms and forestry assets
  • Advising on environmental matters such as natural capital, carbon sequestration and biodiversity projects
  • Supporting landowners on renewable energy and infrastructure developments
  • Drafting and negotiating title documentation, option agreements, wayleaves and servitudes
  • Providing strategic legal advice on rural development, planning and land reform

Ideal Candidate:

  • Qualified solicitor with 1+ years’ PQE in real estate, rural property, or environmental law
  • Strong understanding of property transactions, title review and land-based legal issues
  • Excellent communication, drafting and organisational skills
  • A genuine interest in rural affairs, sustainability and the environment
  • Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team

This is a fantastic opportunity for a solicitor looking to carve out a niche in a growing area of law with one of Scotland’s leading legal employers.

For more information please contact Melissa Tang @ G2 Legal for a confidential discussion or apply with an up-to-date CV.

 #INDMALN

Apply now in a few quick clicks

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.