Rural Solicitor

Overview

Rural / Commercial Property Solicitor —

Location:

York City Centre

Hybrid Working: 1–2 days from home | Salary:
Competitive + great benefits

Reed Legal are delighted to be partnering with a leading private client firm in Yorkshire. They are one of the oldest law firms in the UK, with a proud heritage, known for their high-quality service and deep-rooted client relationships, some spanning centuries.

They specialise in servicing landowners, landed estates, trusts, charities, farmers, family businesses, and private individuals. Their reputation is built on practical, down-to-earth advice backed by serious technical expertise. They are not driven by targets or profit margins, but by people, relationships, and results, making them a great option for someone looking to escape the high-pressure environment of a bigger city firm.

They are looking for a Commercial / Rural Property Solicitor (ideally 4+ PQE) to join their close-knit and highly respected property team. This is a new role created due to a growing caseload of complex, high-value work—primarily for long-standing estate and agricultural clients.

You’ll work alongside two partners and a senior solicitor who will support you with intellectually stimulating matters that go beyond routine conveyancing. This is not bulk work—it’s bespoke and relationship-driven.

• Work-life balance:
  No set targets or culture of long-hours, with flexibility for appointments and up-to 1-2 days working from home per week
• Generous Annual Leave: 23 days + public holidays + Christmas closure
• Supportive culture:
  Friendly, relaxed office with a sense of humour, mutual respect and office dogs
• Stability:
  Join a secure firm with long-standing clients
• Location:
  
  Work in a beautiful listed building in the heart of York
• Quality of work:
  Interesting, stimulating and high-value work, with complex problem solving, rather than high-volume caseloads
• Progression:
  Annual salary reviews and potential to progress up the ranks to Partnership.
• Extras:
  Health insurance, Christmas bonus, Flexibility for appointments and Regular office outings (kids welcome!)

• Circa 4+ years PQE in commercial or rural property law
• An ambitious and collaborative mindset with a practical, client-focused approach
• A strong understanding of agricultural or estate-related property matters would be beneficial but not essential
• A desire to work in a firm where quality, not quantity, is the priority

If you’re looking for a role where you can do meaningful, high-quality work in a supportive and historic firm, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply to this advert or contact Kenza at Reed Legal Edinburgh, for more information.