Rural Solicitor

Job Description
We are supporting a people-focused, full-service law firm in Aberdeen in the appointment of a Rural Solicitor.
This is an opportunity to join a people-centred firm with a great working environment where you can build a long-term career. The focus is on doing good work, supporting one another and creating a sustainable way of working.
The Role
You will join an established team working across a broad range of rural and property matters, supporting a loyal and long-standing client base.
This will include:
• Rural conveyancing, including farms and estates
• Agricultural tenancies
• Land and estate transactions
• Ongoing client advisory work
This is a key hire for the firm. You will be stepping into a busy area of work and will be trusted to manage matters with a good level of autonomy.
Key Skills
You will be:
• A qualified solicitor in Scotland
• Experienced in rural conveyancing or land and estate work
• Comfortable managing your own caseload
• Ideally with exposure to agricultural tenancies
Candidates with commercial property experience and some exposure to rural work will also be considered.
A proactive approach and a willingness to take ownership will be important in this role.
The Environment
This is a firm where people come first.
You will be part of a supportive and collaborative team, working alongside experienced colleagues who are invested in your development. The environment is open, approachable and built around sharing knowledge and helping each other succeed.
The firm takes a balanced approach to work, recognising that consistency and quality matter more than long hours.
The person
This role offers the chance to take ownership of a specialist area within the firm, working with a well-established client base and building long-term relationships.
It is well suited to someone who wants to do high quality work in a supportive environment, with the opportunity to develop their expertise over time.
Benefits
• A genuinely people-first culture
• High quality work without the pressure of large firm environments
• A strong emphasis on work-life balance, with no expectation of long hours
• A generous holiday allowance that supports a healthy work-life balance
• Annual bonus scheme
• Private health insurance
• Pension contributions
• Flexible working with a balanced approach to hybrid
