Real Estate Associate/Senior Associate

Associate / Senior Associate – Real Estate (4+ PQE)

Edinburgh or Glasgow | Leading Scottish Practice | Competitive Package

A highly regarded national law firm is looking to appoint an Associate or Senior Associate (4+ PQE) to join its established Real Estate team, with a particular focus on the rapidly growing Living Sector.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Scotland’s busiest and most respected commercial property teams, advising a diverse mix of public and private sector clients on the delivery of homes across multiple tenures.

The role offers exposure to a broad and varied workload, including:

• Acquisitions and disposals
• Development and funding structures
• Large-scale residential delivery projects
• Commercial property transactions across a range of sectors
• Drafting, negotiating and implementing key transactional documents

You will play a hands-on role in transactions from an early stage, working closely with clients, agents and internal stakeholders, while helping to shape and deliver major property projects.

The Opportunity

This position would suit a commercially minded lawyer looking to deepen their sector expertise in real estate while building strong client relationships within a high-performing and collaborative team.

You will have the chance to:

• Work with a broad portfolio of major real estate clients
• Develop specialist knowledge within the Living Sector
• Take on meaningful client contact and transactional responsibility
• Support and mentor junior team members
• Get involved in business development and networking initiatives
• Build a long-term career within a market-leading practice

About You

You will ideally have:

• 4+ years’ PQE in commercial property / real estate
• Strong transactional experience
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• A commercial, pragmatic approach to legal advice
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A genuine interest in the property sector and market trends

Why Apply?

This is a standout opportunity for a real estate lawyer seeking high-quality work, strong progression prospects and the chance to join a collaborative team at the forefront of the Scottish property market.

To find out more, please contact Jill Cowan on [phone removed] or email [email removed]