Property Solicitor

Our lawyers are well-grounded property specialists, advising on interesting and challenging work for a distinctive client base.

We are looking for a skilled lawyer with a solid grounding in property law and an interest in commercial and/or rural property.

You will join an open and approachable Property team, with the opportunity to develop your own specialist knowledge in line with your interests.

The work you'll be doing

• Advising on large and often complex transactions involving the sale, purchase or letting of substantial rural properties and businesses, as well as some development work. Transactions range from £500,000 to £50m and can include options, promotion agreements, surrenders, conditional contracts, joint ventures and similar structures.
• Working predominantly for private clients and collaborating with all members of the wider Property team.
• Managing transactions and client relationships independently.

The team you'll be joining

Our Property team acts for a wide range of clients, including landed estates, major charities, renowned educational institutions, trustees, high net worth individuals, farming families and rural businesses.

Our property lawyers provide our clients with advice on matters ranging from the sale and purchase of high-value farms and estates, to extracting maximum value from landholdings with development potential, diversification projects and the general management of commercial, residential and rural property portfolios.

The Property team has also established a well-regarded reputation for advising on arrangements to unlock biodiversity net gain, nutrient mitigation schemes, natural capital and renewable energy projects.

The firm you'll be part of

Ranked among the top private client and charity law firms in the country, Wilsons is proud to be included in The Times Best Law Firms 2026, making it our fourth consecutive year.

With nearly 300 years of history and lawyers who are recognised leaders in their fields, Wilsons offers a unique blend of skills and experience to our clients. Our lawyers are dedicated to gaining a deep understanding of their clients' interests, fostering seamless collaboration across the firm's diverse practice areas.

Wilsons has grown organically over the years and is proud to be a people-focused firm with 29 partners and circa 170 employees.